From RT.com….
Trade groups and unions for US airlines and their employees have urged Attorney General Merrick Garland to help deter violent and otherwise unruly passenger behavior by federally prosecuting and jailing offenders.
“The federal government should send a strong and consistent message through criminal enforcement that compliance with federal law and upholding aviation safety are of paramount authority,” said a letter, sent on Monday by a coalition of airline organizations.
A4A joined @ALPAPilots, @AlliedPilots, @afa_cwa, @APFAunity, @CAPApilots, @RAAtweets, @swapapilots, @transportworker & others in a letter to @TheJusticeDept Attorney General to urge for swift prosecution for cases of unruly passenger behavior. https://t.co/32uhDAktqy
— Airlines for America (@AirlinesDotOrg) June 21, 2021
Cracking down on egregious passenger behavior through successful and publicized prosecutions, leading to punishments potentially including imprisonment, will help deter flight disruptions and make air travel safer, the groups added.
