Flight attendants distribute refreshments to a packed Delta Airlines flight from Ronald Regan National Airport to MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport on Friday, May 21, 2021.
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Delta Airlines‘CEO Ed Bastian asks US Department of Justice to convict unruly tourist On the “no-fly” country list, the airline’s latest effort to prevent aggressive behavior on flights has increased during the pandemic.
Bastian says that while such incidents are rare, a “no-fly” list “will help prevent future incidents and is a powerful symbol of the consequences of not following directions.” instructions of crew members on commercial aircraft,” he wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland. in a letter dated January 3.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a “zero tolerance” policy for unruly travelers last year. In 2021, they recorded 5,981 cases of unruly passengers, 72% of which involved disputes over mask compliance. Enforcement actions have been initiated in 350 cases. So far this year, the FAA has received 323 reports of unruly passengers.
Last September, Delta said airlines should share the list of “no-fly” hubs of unruly passengersargued that it could prevent individuals barred from flying on one carrier from flying on another.
Garland instructed prosecutors in November to Priority is given to cases of disruptive and violent behavior on the flight, such as assaulting crew members or passengers. Earlier that month, the FAA said it referred 37 unruly passengers to the FBI.
Delta has banned 1,900 people from flying on the carrier for failing to follow federal mask regulations.
The Justice Department did not comment on Bastian’s letter, which was first reported by Reuters.
