Overview

• On June 25, a female passenger on flight SU734 from St. Petersburg to Sharm el-Sheikh demanded a business class upgrade, citing pain and discomfort in her economy seat.
• After cabin crew refused her request, the woman became aggressive, stripped off her shirt and threatened to open an emergency exit door.
• Two male passengers assisted staff in subduing and tying her into an economy seat before moving her to the rear of the Airbus A330-300.
• Upon landing in Sharm el-Sheikh, the restrained passenger was handed over to local police for further action.
• The rise in air rage this summer has led carriers to adopt travel blacklists and stricter onboard alcohol policies to counter disruptive behavior linked to class inequality as well as alcohol abuse.