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air rage

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 Jan. 19, 2023

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

From BBC Apr. 8, 2022

Airlines and their employee unions have been pushing authorities to be more aggressive about criminal prosecution in severe cases of air rage.

From Fox News Jan. 14, 2022

Airlines and their unions have pressed the FAA to push more aggressively for criminal prosecution in severe cases of air rage.

From Seattle Times Nov. 4, 2021

The rise in cases of air rage prompted the FAA in January to adopt a “zero tolerance” policy that replaces warnings and counseling requirements with stiff civil fines for misbehaving passengers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 30, 2021

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