The US regulator, the FAA, is getting tough on unruly airline passengers with $81,950 fine for behavior on a flight last July.
The passenger according to One Mile at a Time is facing an $81,950 fine, and that involves an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Charlotte on July 7, 2021. The FAA alleges that:
- The passenger threatened to hurt the flight attendant that offered help to the passenger after she fell into the aisle
- The passenger then pushed the flight attendant aside and tried to open the cabin door
- Two flight attendants tried to restrain the passenger, but she repeatedly hit one of the flight attendants on the head
- After the passenger was restrained in flex cuffs, she spit at, headbutted, bit, and tried to kick the crew and other passengers
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A second passenger is facing a $77,272 fine, and that involves a Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta on July 16, 2021. The FAA alleges that:
- The passenger attempted to hug and kiss the passenger seated next to her, walked to the front of the aircraft to try to exit during flight, refused to return to her seat, and bit another passenger multiple times
- The crew had to physically restrain her
The passengers have 30 days from the time that they receive a letter from the FAA to respond to the agency.
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