Tension in air travel has worsened since the pandemic began as travel industry leaders report a spike in incidents involving disruptive passengers and face masks.
Incidents doubled in 2020 and they continue to climb this year, according to aviation body Iata, which represents 290 air carriers.
Iata is calling on governments to provide extra guidance solve the "legal gaps" about which state has jurisdiction over unruly passengers.The UK is expected to sign up to an agreement next month giving jurisdiction to the country where the aircraft lands.However, current legislation already gives countries provisions in their national laws to allow prosecution of unruly passengers.In one incident, a woman travelling from the Dominican Republic to
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