Flight attendants call for action about unruly passengers
Reports of unruly airline passengers soared in 2021. The FAA says it received more than 5,600 reports, and flight attendants are urging the government to take action.
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Consumer News: Facebook takes action against the “disinformation dozen,” FAA proposing fines against unruly passengers and more
Consumer News: Facebook takes action against the “disinformation dozen,” FAA proposing fines against unruly passengers and more.
Consumer News: Tax Free Weekend less than two weeks away, Walmart to pay for some employees’ college tuition and more!
Consumer News: Tax Free Weekend less than two weeks away, Walmart to pay for some employees’ college tuition and more!
FAA receives nearly 100 incident reports in latest weekly update
The FAA is reporting an uptick in violence and aggression in our nation’s airports and onboard flights. As summer travel takes off, the FAA has received reports of nearly 100 incidents in just the latest weekly update.
FAA warns those flying about steep fine for unruly behavior in the air
The FAA issued a new warning ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, when air travel is expected to be busy. The FAA is reminding people they could be fined up to $35,000 for unruly behavior.
TSA imposing fines for those who refuse to mask up
The Transportation Security Administration says you may have to pay a pretty big fine if you choose not to wear a mask. For the first offense, you could pay $250 and that could grow up to $1,500 dollars for repeated violations.
Delays at major airports due to air traffic control staffing shortages
The FAA says there were delays in Washington and Jacksonville related to staffing issues because of the government shutdown.
Three Killed When Small Plane Crashes Into Parked Car
ABC13 Three people were killed when a small single-engine plane struck a parked vehicle in Houston on Thursday afternoon, city officials said. The Cirrus SR-22 aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Hobby Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. All three victims were inside the plane, according to the Houston Fire Department. The remnants of the plane, registered to…
FAA Fines Boeing $12M for Fuel Tank, Other Violations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing has agreed to pay $12 million for failing to meet a deadline to submit service instructions that would enable airlines to reduce the risk of fuel tank explosions on hundreds of planes, among other violations, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday. Boeing must also take a series of actions to improve the safety certification of its planes…
FAA to Require Most Drones to be Registered and Marked
WASHINGTON (AP) — Owners of many small drones and model airplanes will have to register them with the government. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the requirement Monday in response to increasing reports of drones flying near manned aircraft and airports. The requirement covers aircraft weighing from a half pound to 55 pounds. Drone owners who are 13 and older will…
