Articles tagged “unruly passengers”

Airlines

Skift India Report: Small Aircraft to Connect Remote Regions

While more people from tier 2 and 3 towns can benefit from the next phase of the regional connectivity scheme, it needs some tweaking to generate enough enthusiasm from airlines and stakeholders.

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Report: Small Aircraft to Connect Remote Regions

Tourism

India Daily: U.S. Legislators Want Government to Prioritize Visa Backlog 

The average wait time for an Indian tourist visa to visit the U.S. still stands at 11 months. The State Department needs to do better.

Amrita Ghosh | 11 months ago

India Daily: U.S. Legislators Want Government to Prioritize Visa Backlog 

Airlines

FAA Seeks $159,000 in Fines From 2 Passengers for Alleged Unruly Behavior

When it comes to unruly flyers, aviation watchdogs can spit and bite, too.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

FAA Seeks $159,000 in Fines From 2 Passengers for Alleged Unruly Behavior

Airline Weekly

Flight Attendants Back Bill to Create National List of Unruly Flyers

Association of Flight Attendants leader Sara Nelson is the latest to endorse a national unruly flyer list, backing new legislation on Capitol Hill. The move would consolidate individual airline lists that only force disruptive travelers to fly another carrier.

2 years ago
Flight Attendants Back Bill to Create National List of Unruly Flyers

Airlines

Delta Wants National No-Fly List for Convicted Unruly Passengers

Delta Air Lines has had enough dealing with unruly passengers itself. CEO Ed Bastian is calling on the Attorney General Merrick Garland to create a national "no-fly" list to manage disruptive flyers.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Delta Wants National No-Fly List for Convicted Unruly Passengers

Airlines

U.S. Attorney General Calls for Making Unruly Flyer Prosecutions a Priority

Will the threat of prosecution and enhanced communication between governmental agencies help curb the epidemic of unruly passenger behavior? Who knows? But at least it's finally a move in the right direction.

Ruthy Munoz | 2 years ago

U.S. Attorney General Calls for Making Unruly Flyer Prosecutions a Priority

Airlines

Congress Considers Stricter Measures for Unruly Flyers After Hearing Tales of Abuse

Make airlines share information about banned and abusive flyers more readily. That was one suggestion to come out a Congressional hearing this week. And stop airport bars from selling booze in to-go cups.

Ruthy Munoz | 3 years ago

Congress Considers Stricter Measures for Unruly Flyers After Hearing Tales of Abuse

Airlines

FAA Gives Airlines a Week to Come Up With Steps to Address Unruly Passengers

As the unruly passenger crisis continues rolling out of control, a united front may be the only way to avert a tragedy. Will airlines answer the call?

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago

FAA Gives Airlines a Week to Come Up With Steps to Address Unruly Passengers

Airlines

How Unruly Do Airline Passengers Have to Be Before the Government Decides to Prosecute?

The rise of unruly passengers is getting out of hand. If the airline industry and government want to nip it in the bud, more aggressive prosecution is needed. Period.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

How Unruly Do Airline Passengers Have to Be Before the Government Decides to Prosecute?

Airlines

American Airlines Extends Ban on Alcohol Sales in Economy Class to Mid-January

With the continued rise of unruly passenger behaviors, airlines are taking matters into their own hands. But is this hurting them financially? And who's to say only passengers in the main cabin can act up?

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

American Airlines Extends Ban on Alcohol Sales in Economy Class to Mid-January