Passenger ordered to pay more than $5,000 in fuel costs after flight diverted due to bad behavior
I am astounded by the recent news of a passenger being ordered to pay more than $5,000 in fuel costs after a flight diversion due to bad behavior. This incident is just one of many examples of unruly passenger behavior on planes that have been making headlines in recent years. As an ex-flight attendant, I am familiar with the challenges of dealing with disruptive passengers, and I am all too aware of the toll it takes on the entire flight crew and fellow travelers.
The implementation of a zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers by the US Federal Aviation Administration is a step in the right direction.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker