Articles tagged “unruly passengers”

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 | 12 months 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.

12 months 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 2 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 | 2 years ago

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

Airlines

Fines Issued to Unruly Flyers Now Top $1 Million But Has Anybody Paid Up?

Fines for unruly passengers are rising, but without prosecutorial authority, the Federal Aviation Administration's hands are tied. If disruptive and dangerous behavior is going to come to an end, the FAA must be given the means to make unruly passenger behavior the crime that it is. It's time for Congress to step up to the plate.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 2 years ago

Fines Issued to Unruly Flyers Now Top $1 Million But Has Anybody Paid Up?

Airlines

1 in 5 Flight Attendants Have Had Physical Altercations With Unruly Passengers so Far This Year

Flight attendants feeling the brunt of unruly passengers are not feeling protected. If airlines don't want to lose these valuable workers, lose revenue and potentially set travel's recovery back with canceled flights, more must be done by the government to ensure their safety.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 2 years ago

1 in 5 Flight Attendants Have Had Physical Altercations With Unruly Passengers so Far This Year