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

“Air rage” became more common.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It seems like equating ‘air rage’ to attire is making clothing the scapegoat for an overly expensive, stressful and corporate-oriented flying experience,” said Iain Gordon.

From The Wall Street Journal

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