Flight attendants have reported a significant increase in unruly passenger behavior since 2021. Incidents range from disruptive actions to outright violence, with the Federal Aviation Administration recording 12,900 such incidents. A notable rise occurred in 2021, with 5,973 in-flight disturbances, marking a more than 400% increase from 2019 levels. This trend has persisted, with double the number of incidents compared to pre-pandemic years. Factors contributing to this behavior include stress, societal changes, and reduced comfort in economy cabins. Industry experts suggest that cost-cutting measures and the proliferation of personal devices have also played a role. Despite some improvements since the pandemic peak, flight attendants continue to face frequent and sometimes violent disruptions while ensuring passenger safety. — new from Business Insider
