Overview
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged travelers to restore courtesy by dressing with respect, helping fellow passengers with bags, keeping children under control, and saying please and thank you.
- The Department of Transportation cited 13,800 unruly passenger reports since 2021 and a more than 400% rise in in‑flight outbursts since 2019.
- Union and FAA figures note that nearly one in five flight attendants reported a physical incident in 2021, underscoring ongoing crew safety concerns.
- FAA data show thousands of unruly cases since 2021 with enforcement actions and fines increasing, but no new penalties were announced as part of this effort.
- The rollout comes as AAA projects a record 81.8 million people will travel over Thanksgiving, heightening focus on preventing disruptions during peak demand.