Khan and four of the passengers who helped restrain his attacker (Domenic Bordin, Keith Charlton, Gregory Martin and Garry Stewart)  were awarded the Commendation for Brave Conduct from the Governor of Victoria, John Landy, in November 2004.
Khan, along with four fellow travelers who aided in overpowering his aggressor (Domenic Bordin, Keith Charlton, Gregory Martin, and Garry Stewart), received a commendation for courageous conduct from Victoria's governor, John Landy, in November 2004.