What to Do When There’s an Unruly Passenger on Your Flight

Unruly Passenger Example

• A passenger who shouts and uses vulgar, threatening, or profane language

• A passenger who refuses to comply with travel safety rules or procedures

• A passenger who gets physically aggressive toward other passengers or staff

Dealing With an Unruly Passenger

• Trust in the professionalism of the flight attendants to handle the situation

• Request a different seat if you feel uncomfortable

• Be empathetic and not confrontational toward the passenger

How to Handle Drunk Passenger on Flight

• Report the passenger to a flight attendant

• Request a new seat

• Ask whether the passenger can be removed from the plane

• Ask whether you can board a different flight to your final destination at no additional cost

How Flight Attendants Deal With Unruly Passengers

• Ask the passenger to comply with the rules
• Refuse to serve alcohol to the passenger
• Relocate the passenger to another seat
• Remove the passenger from the airplane during boarding time
• Restrain the passenger — if necessary — to protect other passengers and staff for the remainder of the flight

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The Takeaway