One in five flight attendants endured a 'physical incident' as union demands action

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Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have gotten into a “physical incident” this year with a passenger, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.

A union survey supports what airlines and federal officials have been saying: there has been a surge in unruly passengers this year, who sometimes become violent.

The most common trigger is passengers who refuse to follow the federal requirement that they wear face masks during flights, according to the survey by the Association of Flight Attendants. Alcohol is the next largest factor, with flight delays also playing a role, according to the union.

The union said nearly 5,000 flight attendants responded to its survey from 25 June through 14 July and 85% said they have dealt at least once this year with an unruly passenger. The union said 17% “reported experiencing a physical incident”. ............(more)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/29/flight-attendant-union-criminal-prosecution-unruly-passengers

[LiberatedUSA]

2. People don't tend to screw with postal employees.

The reason, obviously, is how fast and hard the hammer comes down on screwing with the mail. We need to be the same with airline employees.

[msongs]

3. step one - no alcohol on planes nt

[we can do it]

4. I applaud this. Tired of Karens ruining flights.