What is causing the increase in air rage incidents?

In 2021, there were significantly more air rage incidents on U.S. airlines, with over 5,700 reports compared to the usual range of 100 to 150 cases.

The increase in problematic passengers is giving airlines, employees, and travelers a lot of trouble.

Andrew Thomas, an associate professor of marketing and international business at the University of Akron, stated that he has seen two of these incidents in person and it is extremely unsettling. When someone has a meltdown on an airliner, there is no emergency number to call, no one will come to your rescue, and it is terrifying.

Mask compliance is one of the major issues for travelers using public transportation. Since early last year, the Transportation Security Administration mandated that travelers wear a mask while using planes, trains, and buses. By December, the Federal Aviation Administration had recorded over 4,100 mask-related incidents.

Flight attendants unions have stated that alcohol is another contributing factor to the assaults on flight attendants. In May, Southwest Airlines suspended alcohol sales on its flights until at least January 2022 following an assault on one of its flight attendants. American Airlines has also implemented similar measures in its main cabin.

Flight attendants have been facing immense difficulties, with this period being the most challenging and stressful in their careers, according to Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, representing approximately 50,000 flight attendants across multiple airlines, including United, Spirit, and Frontier.

The FAA has implemented a zero-tolerance policy to address the rise of violent passenger incidents. The agency has the authority to impose fines of up to $37,000 for any passenger who engages in disruptive behavior.

How is the increase in disruptive and sometimes violent behavior on planes affecting the country's airlines and flight personnel?

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