So far this year, the Federal Aviation Administration has levied more than $1 million in fines against “unruly” passengers .
It’s not yet clear how …
So far this year, the Federal Aviation Administration has levied more than $1 million in fines against “unruly” passengers. It’s not yet clear how much money the FAA will end up collecting. The penalties come amid a surge in “unruly” passenger reports. The FAA has received about 3,889 reports of unruly behavior since Jan.1, nearly three-fourths of which were passengers who allegedly refused to comply with the federal face mask mandate in airports and on airplanes, which has now been extended through Jan.18. The FAA has initiated 682 investigations so far this year, more than four times the total in 2019; however, the agency lacks the authority to pursue criminal charges.
