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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 worker unions have been pushing authorities to be more aggressive about criminal prosecution in severe cases of air rage.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2022

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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