#faa-regulations

#faa-regulations

Passengers can be removed from a flight for disruptive, violent, or aggressive behavior, making threats, or interfering with a crew member's ability to perform their duties. Once a passenger refuses instructions, escalates a confrontation, or distracts the crew during boarding or taxi, airlines have little flexibility because it becomes a safety issue. That stance is backed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which maintains a zero-tolerance policy for unruly or dangerous behavior, meaning passengers who interfere with crew duties can face removal, fines, or further action.

Cordless curling irons, a popular option for travelers who want to maximize space while forgoing the need for converters or pesky plugs, have put a snag in passengers' plans since the tool is actually banned if it contains a butane-fueled gas cartridge, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) " PackSafe" website, which details what travelers can and can't bring on board.

"This is a transformational rule," he tells me. "This is a pretty big step."