FAA extends zero-tolerance policy for unruly airline passengers, says number of cases still 'far too high'
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The agency’s zero-tolerance policy, originally announced in January, was previously scheduled to expire on March 30. Violators face jail time or possible fines of up to $35,000.
"The number of cases we’re seeing is still far too high, and it tells us urgent action continues to be required," said Dickson, who added that the FAA’s safety inspectors and attorneys will "take strong enforcement action against any passenger who disrupts or threatens the safety of a flight, with penalties ranging from fines to jail time." The extended policy will last for as long as the CDC and TSA’s current mask mandates remain in effect for airline passengers and those passing through security checkpoints or travel hubs, the FAA says.More Related News