If you think back to the days when you regularly travelled aboard an airliner, you’ll remember it’s a federal crime to interfere with a flight crewmember carrying out their normal duties. Practically, that usually meant some poor flight attendant trying to deal with a passenger who’d had too much to drink.
FAA Adopts Zero Tolerance Policy on Unruly Airline Passengers
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has implemented a "zero-tolerance" policy for unruly airline passengers, immediately pursuing legal action against those who assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with crew members, rather than issuing warnings or counseling.
- This stricter enforcement, effective until March 30, 2021, addresses a troubling increase in disruptive incidents stemming from mask refusals and recent political events, with violators facing fines up to $35,000 and imprisonment.
- Airlines are also imposing their own penalties, such as placing disruptive passengers on internal "no-fly" lists, a move strongly supported by flight attendant unions who emphasize the importance of compliance for aviation safety.
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