unruly passengers

Drunk passengers force plane to turn back after insulting crew, threatening to bite officers

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Drunk passengers force plane to turn back after insulting crew, threatening to bite officers

Bite or flight? A Jet2 flight was forced to turn back after a drunken passenger named Lewis Howarth staggered in the aisle and called a flight attendant a “d-kh-d” for telling him to fasten his seat belt, among other things. Details of the rampage emerged at a hearing at Manchester Royal Magistrates’ Court. “I will … Read more

American Airlines expands ‘gate lice’ crackdown to over 100 airports

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American Airlines expands 'gate lice' crackdown to over 100 airports

American Airlines has announced that it is expanding its new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding an early flight. The system beeps when a passenger tries to board the plane before their assigned duty is called and will automatically reject the ticket. … Read more