FAA says traveler called in fake plane hijacking threats, another punched a woman holding a baby

[marmar]

In its continued effort to crack down on unruly air travelers, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a new round of proposed fines Tuesday.

One passenger called in fake hijacking and bomb threats and another punched a woman who was carrying a baby, the FAA said in a news release.

The proposed fines against nine passengers totaled $119,000, and many centered around passenger opposition to mask-wearing.

Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's relaxed guidance around mask-wearing, the federal face mask requirement for airplanes, airports, trains, commuter rail systems and other modes of transportation remains in effect through Sept. 13. It's also against FAA regulations for passengers to drink their own booze. .........(more)

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/7885075002

[struggle4progress]

1. Why does the FAA need to get involved when a passenger punches a woman

with a baby? If she doesn't like it, can't she just hit back with her crutch?

[Maru Kitteh]

5. And exactly when did babies

go all soft on us in America? Step up to the plate babies! You gonna let somebody treat your mom like that?

[Yonnie3]

2. It seems to me hijacking and bomb threats deserve more than a fine

but what do I know?

[gay texan]

3. WTF is wrong with people?

I wonder if there is a correlation between political affiliation and these violent crimes?

[Stinky The Clown]

6. I'll bet a moth's paycheck there is!

[Golden Raisin]

4. If they cannot behave and follow civilized communal flight rules,

maybe after the first infraction their names need to go on the "No Fly" List.