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U.S. agency refers 80 unruly airplane passengers for potential prosecution
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A total of 80 unruly airplane passengers have been referred to the FBI for potential criminal prosecution, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday, as onboard disruptions rose sharply in 2021, many over COVID-19 mask requirements. The U.S. Justice Department has pledged to take a tough line and some airlines and labor unions have called for a “no-fly” list that would ban passengers with a record of disruptions. The FAA, which said last year it had referred 37 passengers to the FBI for review, said about 4,600 of the 6,400 unruly passenger reports it has received since the start of 2021 through Feb. 15 involve passengers not wearing a mask as required.
