The Federal Aviation Authority tracks and records reports of unruly passenger behavior and while the number of incidents has dropped significantly since the record highs of 2021, it seems there’s still work to be done.
Last week, American Airlines flight 173 from Milwaukee to Dallas was diverted due to a passenger who, according to the Daily Mail, went “on a foul-mouthed homophobic rant when he was ordered to stop vaping.”
Their reporting continues: “Texas businessman Benjamin Kueng, 46, was traveling first class on American Airlines flight 173 from Milwaukee to Dallas last Tuesday when he was told to put down his vape pen and became irate.
After attempts to calm Kueng down failed, the flight had to be diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the 46-year-old was ordered off the plane and charged with public intoxication and obstructing a police officer.
The flight eventually arrived in Dallas two hours behind schedule with fellow passengers telling DailyMail.com that many missed connecting flights due to Kueng’s behavior and were forced to shell out for hotel rooms.” The Daily Mail has the full story, including exclusive photos, which you can view here.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s reported that Kueng was intoxicated. According to KRMG, “police said once the plane landed, Kueng got off the airplane and smelled strongly of alcohol. Kueng would not cooperate with the officer’s commands and was handcuffed.
Kueng’s speech was slurred and he had bloodshot eyes, police records say. As officers took Kueng to the airport police department, he would not walk and dropped to the ground.”
This is why Michael O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair, wants to impose a two-drink limit at airports. He believes that stricter regulations will help curb the number of unruly passenger incidents aboard aircrafts.
When it comes to e-cigarettes, while they are allowed in the airplane cabin, you cannot use them on the plane.
The American Airlines website clearly states that e-cigarettes are permitted in your carry-on and cannot be placed in your checked luggage. They also note: “Since some electronic cigarettes use lithium ion batteries, you cannot travel with them in your checked bags. You can travel with them in your carry-on, but you’re not allowed to use them onboard any flight. We recommend traveling with them in a designated carry case.”
United Airlines’ website states: “We don’t accept e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers in checked or gate-checked bags. When traveling, pack these items in your carry-on bag or personal item. Keep in mind you can’t charge or use e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers on board or at any United Club℠ locations.”
And Delta Air Lines’ website states: “Battery-powered electronic smoking devices, such as “e-cigarettes, e-cigs, e-cigars, e-pipes, e-hookahs, personal vaporizers, electronic nicotine delivery systems,” can be brought as carry-on items only. They may be carried by passengers or crew members and are for personal use only. Using or recharging the device while on board the aircraft is not permitted. We recommend (1) traveling with them in a protected carry-case to prevent damage and/or unintentional activation and (2) researching the customs laws of other countries regarding the use of e-cigarettes, as certain countries may restrict and/or completely ban the import, export, or use of electronic cigarettes. Delta is not responsible for items confiscated by local authorities.”
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