Overview
- The decree, in force since November 7, designates the civil aviation minister as the authority to issue administrative penalties for disruptive behavior.
- Fines can reach €10,000, rising to €20,000 for repeat offenders, and boarding bans of up to four years are possible in the most serious cases.
- Sanctionable conduct includes ignoring safety instructions, obstructing crew duties, using prohibited electronic devices, refusing to fasten seatbelts, or violent acts.
- Accused passengers have one month to submit observations before sanctions are finalized, and these administrative measures are separate from criminal penalties of up to five years in prison and €75,000.
- A centralized database will enable French carriers to share information on banned passengers, with airlines to be convened by the minister to implement the system.