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marmar

(76,976 posts)
Wed Jul 7, 2021, 06:18 PM Jul 2021

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


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



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FAA says traveler called in fake plane hijacking threats, another punched a woman holding a baby (Original Post) marmar Jul 2021 OP
Why does the FAA need to get involved when a passenger punches a woman struggle4progress Jul 2021 #1
And exactly when did babies Maru Kitteh Jul 2021 #5
It seems to me hijacking and bomb threats deserve more than a fine Yonnie3 Jul 2021 #2
WTF is wrong with people? gay texan Jul 2021 #3
I'll bet a moth's paycheck there is! Stinky The Clown Jul 2021 #6
If they cannot behave and follow civilized communal flight rules, Golden Raisin Jul 2021 #4

struggle4progress

(118,032 posts)
1. Why does the FAA need to get involved when a passenger punches a woman
Wed Jul 7, 2021, 06:25 PM
Jul 2021

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

Maru Kitteh

(28,303 posts)
5. And exactly when did babies
Wed Jul 7, 2021, 09:08 PM
Jul 2021

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


gay texan

(2,403 posts)
3. WTF is wrong with people?
Wed Jul 7, 2021, 07:02 PM
Jul 2021

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

Golden Raisin

(4,599 posts)
4. If they cannot behave and follow civilized communal flight rules,
Wed Jul 7, 2021, 08:50 PM
Jul 2021

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

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