FAA refers 43 more unruly US airline passengers to FBI

(Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it has referred 43 unruly passengers to the FBI for criminal investigation over the past year, as it continues its zero-tolerance policy over serious onboard incidents.

The rate of unruly passenger incidents has fallen by over 80% since record highs in early 2021, the FAA said. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland directed the FBI to prioritize investigations of airline passengers committing assaults following a 500% spike in incidents in 2021.

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