FAA chief orders ‘zero tolerance approach’ for rowdy airline passengers after recent incidents

By Haley Victory Smith

Published January 14, 2021 1:32am ET

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FAA chief orders ‘zero tolerance approach’ for rowdy airline passengers after recent incidents — The chief of the Federal Aviation Administration signed a Wednesday order directing the agency to take a “zero tolerance approach” to disruptive airline customers. Steve Dickson told Reuters that those who engage in disorderly conduct while on a flight may be subject to up to $35,000 fines and possible jail time. “We will no longer […]

The chief of the Federal Aviation Administration signed a Wednesday order directing the agency to take a “zero tolerance approach” to disruptive airline customers.

Steve Dickson told Reuters that those who engage in disorderly conduct while on a flight may be subject to up to $35,000 fines and possible jail time.

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