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FAA: More Than 3,500 Reports Of Unruly Passengers This Year

Most of the incidents involve travelers refusing to wear masks.

FAA: More Than 3,500 Reports Of Unruly Passengers This Year
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If you've been flying recently then you might have come across a few passengers who forgot to pack their manners.

The FAA says since the beginning of the year, it's gotten more than 3,500 reports of unruly passengers. That's up 500 percent from 2019.

FAA Warns Of A Spike In Unruly Air Passenger Behavior
FAA Warns Of A Spike In Unruly Air Passenger Behavior

FAA Warns Of A Spike In Unruly Air Passenger Behavior

Flight attendants say some passengers are frustrated by COVID-19 rules.

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Most of those are travelers refusing to wear a mask.

It also said there have been more than 85 physical assaults on TSA officers.