Posted on 10/10/21
| News Source: Axios
Incidences involving unruly passengers on commercial flights are on the rise, according to Federal Aviation Administration data released Tuesday, CNN reports.
Why it matters: The new figures come as the FAA has sought to crack down on unruly passenger incidents, which have surged during the pandemic.
Driving the news: There have been more incidences from unruly passengers on commercial flights in the past week than during any week in the past two and a half months, per CNN.
The big picture: The FAA in January announced a "zero-tolerance policy" to passengers interfering with crew members, which included fines for unruly passengers.