All articles tagged with #unruly passenger
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
A Breeze Airways flight was diverted to Colorado after an unruly, intoxicated passenger waving a skateboard and yelling racist slurs broke free of restraints twice, resulting in minor injuries and the passenger's arrest, amid a rise in unruly passenger incidents in 2025.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
A Japanese flight from Tokyo to Texas was diverted to Seattle after a passenger attempted to open an exit door mid-air due to a medical crisis, leading to an emergency landing and the removal of another unruly passenger; the flight eventually continued to Houston.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
A man was arrested after allegedly running naked through a Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Melbourne, knocking down a flight attendant and forcing the plane to return to Perth. The passenger was taken to a hospital for assessment and is expected to appear in court next month. The airline apologized to affected passengers, emphasizing safety as their top priority.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
An American Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Chicago was forced to return to the airport after a passenger attempted to open an emergency exit, prompting multiple passengers to intervene and restrain the individual. This incident is part of a recent surge in unruly passenger disruptions on flights, with over 250 incidents reported to the FAA this year. The FAA and the Albuquerque Division of the FBI are investigating the incident, which is one of several recent cases of passengers attempting to open aircraft doors during flights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
An American Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Chicago was diverted after a passenger attempted to open a plane door mid-flight, prompting staff and passengers to restrain and duct-tape the unruly individual until the plane safely landed back in Albuquerque. The FBI is now investigating the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
An American Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Chicago was diverted after a passenger attempted to open a plane door mid-flight, prompting staff and passengers to restrain and duct-tape the unruly individual until the plane safely landed back in Albuquerque. The FBI is now investigating the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
An American Airlines flight from New Mexico to Chicago was forced to return to Albuquerque after a passenger attempted to open the emergency door mid-flight. The unruly passenger was subdued by several others, including Barstool Sports personality "Donnie Does," and restrained with duct tape and flex cuffs. The FBI is currently investigating the incident, and the Albuquerque Police Department has not yet commented.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
A fistfight broke out between two male passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaii, causing a disturbance about an hour into the flight. Video footage shows one passenger hitting the other multiple times before crew and other passengers intervened. The reason for the altercation is unclear. Southwest Airlines commended its crew and passengers for diffusing the situation, and the flight landed safely at its destination. This incident follows a recent case of an intoxicated passenger causing trouble on an All Nippon Airways flight.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
A fight broke out on a Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaii, with two men seen fighting before being separated by passengers and crew. The incident occurred an hour after takeoff, and both men were detained upon landing. This incident is part of a trend of increasing unruly passenger behavior on flights, with the FAA reporting 206 reports of such behavior so far in 2024. Alcohol consumption and verbal misconduct are cited as contributing factors to such incidents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
An unruly passenger on a JetBlue Airways flight from London to New York City was restrained by fellow passengers and turned over to law enforcement upon landing. The disruptive behavior, captured on video and posted on Instagram, involved the passenger acting aggressively and erratically towards their travel companion and the flight crew. The crew found an open bottle of liquor and signs of intoxication. The flight landed safely at JFK Airport, where law enforcement took over the situation. This incident comes amid a rise in unruly behavior on commercial flights globally.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A passenger on a JetBlue flight from London to New York was restrained by fellow passengers after displaying erratic and aggressive behavior towards the crew and a travel companion, with indications of intoxication and an opened bottle of liquor found. The flight was met by law enforcement upon landing, and the FAA will investigate the incident. Unruly passenger behavior can result in fines of up to $37,000 per violation, with incidents involving alcohol leading to substantial penalties and potential criminal prosecution.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
A drunk US man allegedly bit a flight attendant on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle, prompting the plane's return to Tokyo. The man was restrained and arrested upon landing, with the airline stating that he was intoxicated and acting unsafely. Biting flight crew or passengers can result in hefty legal penalties, as seen with recent fines from the FAA. This incident adds to a turbulent period for Japanese aviation, following recent collisions and incidents involving passenger jets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Indian Express
IndiGo has begun the process of placing a passenger on the no-fly list after the individual assaulted a pilot following a flight delay in Delhi. The airline has labeled the passenger as "unruly" and will follow Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) guidelines for handling such incidents. The CAR outlines procedures for dealing with disruptive passenger behavior, including categorizing offenses into three levels and imposing bans on flying. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has urged airlines to proactively report such incidents and has emphasized the importance of following norms and sensitizing airline personnel to prevent unruly behavior.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by AIRLIVE
An IndiGo passenger assaulted a pilot of a Goa-bound flight at Delhi Airport after an announcement about a delay caused by thick fog, with a video of the incident going viral on social media. The passenger, wearing a yellow jacket, was seen punching the co-pilot while he was making the announcement, and the flight was reportedly delayed by 13 hours. Civil Aviation has promised to take action against such unruly passengers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A Frontier Airlines flight from Houston to Denver was diverted to Dallas after a woman on board began screaming and jumping over seats, causing chaos. The woman was restrained by flight crew members while another passenger started preaching in the aisle, claiming she was possessed. Law enforcement took the woman into custody upon landing. Frontier Airlines has not yet responded to requests for comment.