The air industry is calling for crackdowns on air rage and unruly behaviour from passengers, reports BNN Bloomberg.
Recent incidents reports include a man pinning a flight attendant to a cockpit door after an argument about vegetarian meals, a passenger being restrained after attempting to open an aircraft door and attacking crew, and four drunk men being banned for verbally abusing customers and staff.
According to IATA, there was one disorderly incident for every 568 flights globally in 2022, up from one per 835 flights in 2021. Factors contributing to the rise of anger in the skies include increased alcohol consumption before boarding, frustration over high ticket prices, and heightened post-pandemic anxiety, as well as chaotic airports, lost luggage, and flight cancellations.
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