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Passenger Tried to Open Exit and Assault Crew, Forcing Frontier Flight to Divert to Miami

The arrest and federal charges highlight rising FAA scrutiny of hundreds of unruly passenger reports this year.

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United Pilot Threatens FBI Over Antisemitic Wi‑Fi Name

United Flight Diverts to Dulles After Passenger Tried to Open Door at Cruising Altitude

Passenger Arrested After Phone Call Refusal Forces Delta Flight Back to Gate

Indian Court Orders FIR Against KLM Over Peru Boarding Denial

Avianca Ends Contract and Plans Legal Action Over Influencer’s In‑Flight Odor Prank

British Airways Confirms In‑Flight Death on Hong Kong–London Route as Police Meet Jet at Heathrow

Middle East Airspace Disruption Strands Brazilians as Limited Flights Resume

DGCA Draft Lets Airlines Impose Instant 30-Day Bans for Disruptive Flyers

Israeli Jets Escort Wizz Air Flight to Tel Aviv After Wi‑Fi 'Terrorist' Scare

AirAsia Flight Diverted to Bangkok After Passenger Strips, Tries to Exit Plane

Anac Approves Proposal to Limit Airline Liability, Sends Passenger‑Rights Overhaul to Consultation

Air Canada Flight Returns After Baggage Handler Found in Cargo Hold as Investigation Begins

Málaga–Gatwick EasyJet Flight Delayed 11 Hours After 89-Year-Old Found Dead on Board

Elderly Passenger Dies on EasyJet Malaga–Gatwick Flight, Prompting 12-Hour Delay

EasyJet Flight Returns in Málaga After 89-Year-Old Found Dead Onboard

PSA Removes Four From JetSmart Flight at Aeroparque After Pre-Boarding Disturbance

France Imposes Tougher Air Passenger Sanctions, Including €10,000 Fines and Four-Year Bans

France Enforces New Air Passenger Sanctions With €20,000 Fines and Up to Four-Year Bans

Alaska Flight Diverts to Boise After Alleged Assaults on Crew