'Unruly' airline passengers ordered to pay record fines for biting cabin crew

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Federal Aviation Administration.The US aviation regulators proposed civil penalties of $81,950 (£64,420) and $77,272 (£64,474) for two unidentified female passengers.The fines were announced by transport secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday (April 8).Talking on an appearance on The View, he said: "If you are on an airplane, don't be a jerk and don't endanger the flight crews and fellow passengers."The fine was handed to an American Airlines passenger who allegedly shoved a flight attendant in the sky after trying to hug and kiss another.

She also spat and bit a fellow passenger.In one case on July 7, a woman was restrained after trying to open the cabin door.The organisation said she allegedly spat at, headbutted, bit and tried to kick the crew and other passengers.In another flight on July 16 from Las Vegas to Atlanta, a woman had to be physically restrained.It came after she allegedly bit a passenger multiple times and walked to the front of the aircraft to try to exit, said the agency.

US airlines have seen record numbers of disruptive passengers since early 2021, with many incidents involving the refusal to wear an anti-viral facemask.Since January last year, the organisation has imposed a zero-tolerance policy and have proposed about $7million (£5.3m) fines for disruptive passengers.US.

Transportation Secretary Pete revealed that the American administration's mandate requiring masks on airplanes and on public transport would either expire or be renewed on April 18.He said: "We all want to get to where there are fewer restrictions.