Lawmakers Hold Hearing About Unruly Airline Passengers

Lawmakers Hold Hearing About Unruly Airline Passengers

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Social Studies, Professional Development, Education

9th - 12th Grade

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported over 4,300 incidents involving unruly passengers, often due to intoxication or defiance of mask mandates. Flight attendants shared their experiences of harassment and violence with lawmakers, highlighting the safety risks these pose. They emphasized their critical role in maintaining safety and responding to emergencies. The FAA has significantly increased investigations into such incidents, with 789 cases opened this year compared to less than 200 in previous years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the increase in unruly passenger incidents reported by airlines?

Overbooking of flights

Weather conditions

Intoxicated passengers

Technical malfunctions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did flight attendants report as a major concern during a House committee hearing?

Inadequate food services

Lack of in-flight entertainment

Harassment and violence on planes

Delays in flight schedules

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do disturbances in the cabin affect flight safety according to the flight attendants' union?

They result in more frequent landings

They lead to increased fuel consumption

They distract the flight deck

They cause delays in takeoff

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do flight attendants play in ensuring flight safety?

They handle ticketing issues

They manage boarding procedures

They monitor for safety threats

They serve meals to passengers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the number of FAA investigations into unruly passengers changed in recent years?

It has decreased significantly

It has been eliminated

It has increased significantly

It has remained the same