A recent attack on an FAA employee at Houston’s Hooks Airport highlights a surge in violence and unruly passenger behavior in the aviation industry. While incidents have decreased from 2021, they remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. Airlines globally are implementing stricter policies and penalties, but further action is needed to ensure safer skies.
Air India Express, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, is facing significant challenges in its airline merger, resulting in the cancellation of approximately 40 flights per day until May 13. This disruption is attributed to a shortage of crew members, with over 300 senior cabin crew members taking sudden sick leave and becoming unreachable. The airline, which operates at over 80% capacity, has canceled around 13,000 flights, affecting both international and domestic routes. Passengers are advised to check their flight status in advance due to potential further disruptions, and those affected by cancellations or delays exceeding three hours are eligible for full refunds or flight reschedules without charges.
Emirates Airline has apologized for the chaos at Dubai International Airport, where flooding has stranded hundreds of thousands of passengers. The airline has canceled 200,000 flights and delayed many more. Emirates president Sir Tim Clark has acknowledged the frustration of passengers and said the airline’s response has been far from perfect. The airline has suspended check-in at its hub and for passengers booked to fly in from points around the world. Many travelers are still stuck thousands of miles from home. Emirates is working to clear the backlog of rebooked passengers and bags, and has asked for customers’ patience and understanding.
