Submitting Campus
Prescott
Department
Global Security & Intelligence Studies
Document Type
Article
Publication/Presentation Date
7-14-2025
Abstract/Description
Unruly passenger behavior has become an increasingly common challenge for airline crews. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), more than 53,500 disruptive passenger incidents were reported globally in 2024, averaging one incident every 395 flights. In the U.S., the FAA recorded over 900 cases by mid-year, with more than 100 directly tied to intoxication. While the majority of flights operate without issue, the rise in verbal abuse, intimidation, and physical altercations is impacting both safety and morale in the skies.
Publication Title
EP Wired
Publisher
EP Wired
Scholarly Commons Citation
Saquella, A., & Frary, J. (2025). Spotting and Preventing Air Rage: Proactive Strategies for Pilots & Flight Attendants for Handling Unruly Passenger Behavior. EP Wired, (). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/publication/2384
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Additional Information
Please access the version-of-record published by EP Wired here.