air rage

British  

noun

1. aggressive behaviour by an airline passenger that endangers the safety of the crew or other passengers

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Example Sentences

As covid-19 restrictions loosened, air rage and shocking incidents during flights became a staple of headlines worldwide, particularly in the United States.

From Washington Post

“Not only for emergency evacuation, but to quell the air rage that has festered during and after the pandemic. Angrier people make everyone less safe!”

From Washington Post

These skills served me well in the career paths I pursued: When a man broke into my hair salon while I was there after hours; when, as a flight attendant, dealing with “air rage”; and juggling the fast-paced demands of an on-air traffic reporter for KOMO-TV.

From Seattle Times

They have recorded 7,060 air rage incidents and say around 70% involved masking rules.

From BBC

The sudden disappearance of risk-averse and rule-loving people from public spaces might also help explain other negative cultural shifts we’ve seen, from rising crime to air rage.

From Washington Post