Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday reiterating his call for the Justice Department to prosecute unruly passengers and place them on a "no-fly" list.
Highlights
- Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian reiterates his call for the Justice Department to prosecute unruly passengers and place them on a “no-fly” list.
- Last year was the worst on record for unruly airplane passenger behavior in the United States, according to FAA data.
- As of February 1, there have been 323 reports of unruly passenger behavior so far this year, FAA tracking shows.
- President Joe Biden said in October that he has instructed the Justice Dept.
- to address rising violence on airplanes as some passengers resistant to mask requirements have threatened airline staff.
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in late October that a federal no-fly list for violent airplane passengers “should be on the table”