FAA Administrator Steve Dickson announced he’s extending the so-called “zero tolerance” policy for noncompliant passengers because the message clearly hasn’t been heard by some people. “The number of cases we’re seeing is still far too high, and it tells us urgent action continues to be required,” Dickson said in a statement. “The policy directs our safety inspectors and attorneys to take strong enforcement action against any passenger who disrupts or threatens the safety of a flight, with penalties ranging from fines to jail time." He said it’s part of the FAA strategy to “do everything we can to confront the pandemic.”
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-extends-enforcement-policy-for-unruly-passengers