All articles tagged with #passenger behavior
Originally Published 29 days ago — by CBS News
Faith Salie comments on Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's call for passengers to dress up for flights to promote civility, while humorously criticizing airline delay reimbursements and the notion that dressing better improves behavior, emphasizing that punctuality and safety are more important than fashion in air travel.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Euronews.com
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's campaign urging passengers to dress more formally for flights has been met with skepticism, as travelers cite stress, delays, and crowded conditions as primary issues, highlighting that the root causes of unruly behavior are systemic rather than dress-related. The campaign contrasts with relaxed airline uniform policies and broader industry challenges, raising questions about the effectiveness of focusing on attire rather than addressing underlying travel frustrations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
A Delta Connection flight made an emergency landing in Cedar Rapids after a passenger attempted to open an emergency exit and fought with a flight attendant; the passenger was restrained and the plane landed safely.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Live and Let's Fly
A UK tourist caused chaos on a Thai Lion Air flight by demanding an emergency exit row seat due to his size, refusing to move when denied, and blocking the aisle, leading to police being called and him being forcibly removed, delaying the flight.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Fox News
A passenger shares her experience of refusing a misleading seat swap request on a long-haul flight, highlighting the common phenomenon of seat swap shenanigans and the importance of understanding passenger rights and etiquette. Reddit discussions reveal mixed opinions on seat swapping, with experts emphasizing that seat swaps are voluntary and should be based on mutual agreement.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Mirror US
A Turkish airline is implementing fines up to $70 for passengers who crowd the aisle while waiting to deboard, aiming to improve safety and courtesy. The new rules also include penalties for not following seatbelt and overhead bin regulations, addressing increasing aisle crowding and unruly behavior on flights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Live and Let's Fly
During an emergency evacuation on an American Airlines flight due to a laptop battery fire, passengers defied flight attendants by opening emergency exits and taking carry-on items, causing chaos and risking lives. This incident highlights a broader cultural issue of disregarding safety protocols and authority.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by View from the Wing
During an emergency evacuation of an American Airlines flight at SFO due to a laptop fire, passengers delayed the process by arguing with crew, grabbing luggage, and taking selfies, highlighting the gap between evacuation simulations and real-world behavior.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Life
A cruise ship worker revealed that some passengers refuse to wear shoes and walk barefoot around the vessel, prompting crew members to mock them. She urged passengers to wear footwear for hygiene reasons and to be polite to crew members to potentially receive freebies and upgrades during their cruise.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A cruise ship worker revealed that some passengers refuse to wear shoes and walk barefoot around the vessel, prompting crew members to mock them. She urged passengers to wear footwear for hygiene reasons and advised being polite to crew members to potentially receive freebies and upgrades.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A man at Mexico City International Airport opened an emergency exit and walked on a plane's wing after a four-hour delay, prompting fellow passengers to support his actions in a handwritten statement, citing lack of ventilation and water. The airport confirmed the incident and the man's surrender to authorities, but did not disclose his identity or potential charges. Flight AM672 to Guatemala City was delayed nearly five hours, and AeroMexico has not yet commented on the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOMO News
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Austin allegedly caused a disturbance by loudly farting and making inappropriate comments, prompting the plane to turn around and the passenger to be removed. The incident, shared on social media, involved the man's disruptive behavior and offensive remarks, leading to a delay of about 15 to 30 minutes. The post about the incident received humorous responses from other users.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KATU
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Austin allegedly caused a disturbance by loudly farting and making inappropriate comments, leading to the flight turning around and the passenger being asked to leave the plane. The incident, shared on social media, involved the man making disruptive remarks and causing discomfort to other passengers before ultimately being removed from the flight, causing a delay of about 15 to 30 minutes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
An All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle was forced to return to Tokyo after a male passenger from the U.S. allegedly bit a female flight attendant mid-flight, causing minor injuries. The passenger was detained by police upon landing, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department declined to provide further details. This incident adds to a series of recent cases of unruly passenger behavior on flights, prompting concerns about in-flight safety.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
An American airline passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle allegedly bit a female flight attendant, prompting the plane to return to Tokyo. The male passenger was detained by police upon landing, and the flight attendant sustained minor injuries. This incident adds to a series of recent cases of unruly passenger behavior on flights, including other instances of assault on crew members.