Falkirk MP Eric Joyce has been fined £1,500 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after admitting abusive behaviour at the city's airport.
He entered a guilty plea to one charge of breach of the peace when he appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
The 53-year-old former Labour politician was also ordered to pay compensation of £100 to the airport worker he abused.
The incident happened at the airport on 19 May last year.
Speaking outside court, Joyce apologised to the airport staff and police officers involved in the incident, and to his constituents.
End Quote Eric Joyce MPMy constituents have seen this before, so they might think other apologies are not meant, but they are"
The former Army major also said he would reflect on whether to continue as an MP until the next general election.
He said: "My instinct is to stay but I don't know how I will feel in a few days.
"I am very embarrassed that this has happened. My constituents have seen this before, so they might think other apologies are not meant, but they are."
Asked if he had a problem with alcohol, Joyce said he had addressed such issues.
"I think I am well past that now," he said.
Two years ago, Joyce was arrested over allegations he assaulted four fellow politicians in a House of Commons bar.
He was later fined £3,000 at Westminster Magistrates' Court, and banned from pubs for three months.
He was expelled from the Labour party following the incident, and announced he would not seek re-election at the next general election.
Joyce had previously been convicted of driving while over the legal alcohol limit.
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