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Airlines, Aviation Unions Call For Harsher Penalties For Unruly Passengers

The Federal Aviation Administration has received 3,000 reports of unruly behavior by passengers since the beginning of 2021.

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Because of the uptick, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson implemented a zero tolerance policy for noncompliance with in-flight rules.
Because of the uptick, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson implemented a zero tolerance policy for noncompliance with in-flight rules. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A coalition of airlines and major aviation unions have come together to ask U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to take a stand on harsher penalties for unruly passengers.

Since Jan. 1 of this year, the Federal Aviation Administration has received approximately 3,000 reports of unruly behavior by passengers, including about 2,300 reports of passengers refusing to comply with the federal face covering mandate.

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