FAA Imposes Stricter Penalties Against Unruly Passengers

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WASHINGTON—Airline passengers who disrupt flights in the U.S. face fines of up to $35,000 and possible imprisonment under an amended order announced by the U.S. FAA. Issued on Jan. 13 and effective through March 30, the order change signed by FAA administrator Steve Dickson responds to recent...
Bill Carey

Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and uncrewed aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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