US judge jails American Airlines PAX who tried to open exit door midflight
An American Airlines passenger has been sentenced to 19 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to interfering…
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‘Aggressive’ United Airlines pax bites flight attendant forcing plane to divert
A passenger had to be restrained on a United Airlines flight after biting a flight attendant and swearing…
Pastor facing federal charge for allegedly assaulting wife over seat upgrade
An evangelical pastor is facing federal charges after allegedly hitting his wife in the head because she got…
Diverted United Airlines flight met by specialist infectious diseases team
A United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was met by a specialist infectious diseases team at Dublin Airport (DUB)…
Boiling point: Why flight attendants are pushing back against unruly passengers
If someone asked you as a child “what do you want to be when you grow up?” what…
Woman arrested after refusing to comply with emergency exit seat instructions
A Frontier Airlines passenger was arrested by police officers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) after she refused…
Man charged at SYD airport for allegedly trying to open a plane’s emergency exit
A passenger has appeared in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on May 20, 2024 for allegedly attempting to…
Caught on video: Brawl breaks out on EVA Air flight to San Francisco
An altercation between two passengers over an empty seat escalated into a brawl on an EVA Air flight…
ICAO seeks to ratify treaty to enable prosecution of unruly flight passengers
The surge of unruly flight passengers in recent years has concerned the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that…
AA first class pax arrested at DFW after assaulting flight attendants: video
Body-cam footage of a first class American Airlines passenger at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) has been released…
Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Bali forced to make U-turn over mid-air rampage
A Jetstar flight headed for Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) from Melbourne Airport (MEL) was…
Former Estonian PM removed from flight after verbal clash with cabin crew
Former Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas was reportedly removed from a flight to Japan at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)…
Video shows angry passengers destroying airport equipment over canceled flight
Passengers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos vented their anger and frustration on airport equipment and…
Fed up passenger slaps IndiGo pilot making flight delay announcement
Everyone knows the feeling of frustration over a flight delay. For one passenger, however, some delays can be…
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger punched flight attendant
An American Airlines flight was diverted and forced to perform an emergency landing at Rick Husband Amarillo International…
Passengers restrain man who became disruptive on a Qantas Bali-Melbourne flight
Passengers on a Qantas flight QF 46 from Bali’s Denpasar International Airport (DPS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) worked…
Video captures married couple’s dramatic meltdown at airport over flight delay
Traveling during the holiday season should come with a disclaimer: that cancellations and delays are to be expected. Although…
Video captures moment aggressive passenger punches cop when escorted off flight
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That is until unruly passengers strike again. A man was…