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Always nice to see follow up articles like this one below. Showing that #ItPaysToInvestInSecurity and the benefit of having one of our 24/7 monitored devices supported by our fantastic Repatriations Team. https://lnkd.in/dU-uvqZ9 #ThatchamApproved #TrackingDevice #Teamwork #247365Monitoring #VehicleSecurity

Passengers had to restrain a man who was violently kicking a seat and smashing a tray on a United Airlines flight from Austin to LAX. https://lnkd.in/gaME8JYA via ABC7LA App THESE PASSENGERS SHOULD HAVE USED ALL MEANS NECESSARY TO SUBDUE THIS THREAT, NEUTRALIZE THE THREAT, THEN, APPREHEND THE THREAT THEN HOLD THE THREAT UNTIL LANDING AND THEN TURN THE THREAT OVER TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. THESE PASSENGERS DO NOTHING. HERE IS EXHIBIT A AS WHY WE NEED ALL 86,000 NEW IRS AGENTS REPURPOSED TO REAL JOBS AS AIR MARSHALLS AND BORDER PATROL AGENTS. DJT WILL DO THIS. HERE IS EXHIBIT A AS TO WHY HIGHLY TRAINED STREET VIGILANTES ARE NEEDED.

1. As a Transportation Legal Expert, I have continually been intrigued by the complexities of air travel safety regulations. This particular video piqued my interest in the requirements for passengers seated in emergency exit rows. 2. The responsibilities associated with occupying the exit row in the event of an emergency are often treated as informal guidelines rather than strict regulations by regulatory authorities. 3. The challenge lies in the fact that while most regulators mandate that passengers in the exit row must be willing and able to assist in an emergency, the legal implications of refusing to do so remain somewhat ambiguous. Do we need AI in order to refine a new contractual clause regarding these particular issues? I value you feedback: valdinosima@gmail.com Valdino Sima (Transportation Legal Expert)

Aviation aggression by passengers, both on board and on the ground, often stems from stress, alcohol, and personal issues. Strict enforcement of rules, better stress management support, and clear communication can mitigate such incidents. Training for staff to handle conflicts and limiting alcohol consumption are essential steps. Increased penalties for offenders can act as a deterrent. #AviationSafety #PassengerBehavior #StressManagement #FlightEtiquette #TravelSafety

Each of these incidents illustrates what Dr Ann Olivarius KC (Hon) OBE, senior partner with McAllister Olivarius, has described as a failure to safeguard individuals from sexual abuse. "Passengers are trapped on the plane and they don't know what to do," says Olivarius, who advocates for survivors of sexual abuse in civil court, pursuing legal action against both the abusers and the institutions that protect them. As Olivarius sees it, there's systemic negligence that puts airline passengers at risk. Airlines need to take more action when they see a passenger getting on a plane clearly intoxicated, as drunk passengers are a common thread in many sexual assault incidents, Olivarius says. "There are already restrictions on how much liquor can be served onboard, but if flight crew see someone coming onboard inebriated, or who smells inebriated, should you have them fly?" she asks. Olivarius also suggests airline employees having an increased presence in the aisles during flights could help address the issue. In addition,"mandatory reporting," must become the standard across the industry, which would involve the airline calling police to report in-flight assaults, "so that when a plane lands, police are at the plane door," says Olivarius. 

Unruly and Intoxicated Passengers, A Serious Risk to 🛫Safety! In few years, there's been a rise in passengers behaving badly on flights, often because they are 🥃or #unruly. This not only puts flight safety at risk but also endangers the lives of passengers and crew. So, why are these passengers allowed to board in the first place? Why aren't #stricter rules in place to stop this? #Attacking or insulting crew and security staff, whether due to alcohol or not, can lead to serious penalties like fines, jail, flight bans, and legal action under international aviation laws. Yet, these #incidents keep happening. It's time for airlines and airports to enforce stricter checks. Better control of alcohol and drug use before boarding could help prevent these #dangerous situations. We need stronger actions to keep ✈️ safe. What do you think can be done to stop this? #AviationSafety #FlightSafety #Unruly Passengers #AirTravelSafety

Enough is Enough: Stop the Criminal Damage to Mobility Devices When ground handlers, airports, or airlines damage a mobility device, it’s not just an inconvenience — it’s vandalism. Let’s call it what it is: a criminal act. Imagine someone asking, “Can I break your legs before or after your flight?” Sounds absurd, right? Yet, damaging a wheelchair or mobility device, which serves as someone’s legs and independence, is treated far too casually. It’s time to take a stand. If your mobility device is damaged, report it as a crime. File a police report for vandalism. This is not a “lost luggage” issue—it’s a violation of your rights and property. Every police report highlights the seriousness of this problem. If enough people hold airlines and baggage handlers accountable, the treatment of mobility devices—and by extension, the people who depend on them—will improve. Let’s make it clear: damaging a mobility device is unacceptable, unjust, and unlawful. Together, we can push for the respect and care that everyone deserves. #AccessibilityMatters #MobilityRights #StandUpForAccessibility #Inclusion

If another broker reaches out for help, I’m going to help them. Period. Picture me begging the co-brokering police for permission to help another broker that needs my assistance. Man please we’re gonna handle that and keep some clients happy. Trucks are not the only capacity I provide. We can do heavy haul, rail (door to door & ramp to ramp) and cross-border as well. “ O’ gracious co-brokering police, your highness, may I please help this broker so he can help his client? O’ master, please approve thy request. 🙏🏾” Brokers, talk to me about what I can do for you if you’re ever in a bind and need emergency capacity. Forget what these other folks are talking about. To the co-brokering police task force: F-U Stay out of it.

"F.A.A. Refers More Unruly Passenger Cases to Justice Department A surge in disruptive passenger behavior since the beginning of the pandemic has put pressure on the Federal Aviation Administration." https://lnkd.in/eJuAv-6E "The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it had asked the Justice Department to consider bringing criminal charges in 43 serious and dangerous incidents from the past year involving unruly passengers aboard planes. Since late 2021, the F.A.A. has referred 310 cases to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, following a commitment between the two agencies to collaborate more closely on the criminal prosecution of unruly airline passengers when warranted. As of Aug. 18, airlines reported 1,375 incidents of unruly passengers to the F.A.A. In the past year, the agency has forwarded 43 cases to the F.B.I. for potential criminal charges. These incidents include attacks on crew members, sexual assaults on passengers and attempts to breach the cockpit." "Unruly passenger behavior surged during the pandemic, prompting the F.A.A. in 2021 to implement a zero-tolerance policy for such conduct and begin issuing fines instead of warning letters to offenders. The agency reported approximately 6,000 such incidents in 2021, a sharp rise compared with about 1,000 reports in 2020. The number of incidents reported in 2023 fell to 2,100 but still represented an uptick from the years preceding the pandemic. The F.A.A. lacks criminal enforcement authority and can only impose fines for unruly and violent behavior, with penalties up to $37,000 per violation. More serious cases that the agency believes warrant criminal prosecution must be referred to the F.B.I. Typically, the aviation agency only refers the most egregious cases. In April 2021, the F.A.A. announced that its zero-tolerance policy would become permanent, even after a court order ended the mask mandate that had caused friction with passengers who did not want to comply. Later that year, Stephen Dickson, the agency’s administrator at the time, sent a letter to airport leaders highlighting alcohol as a frequent contributor to unruly behavior."

#ENOUGH_IS_ENOUGH Kyle, thanks for the opportunity to share your post. I suspect you meant "16 month old". Well, "UNTIED", who operates under the name of @United Airlines (did I just use the airline's disgruntled employee's nickname?) has done it again. Remember the song that went viral, "United Breaks Guitars" (https://lnkd.in/gz9phbjD)? I suspect you do. Well, guess what? I am a BMI-affiliated singer-songwriter, and I am considering writing a song about your airline staff failing to accept what appears to be a genuine apology and intentionally depriving a ticketed passenger/patient of her critically important medication at SFO. I suggest that is far worse than ignoring her apology and denying her, her child, and her mother boarding after she used the "wrong" pronoun one of your staff preferred in this incident regarding a flight scheduled to depart from SFO that they were ticketed on. I suggest that when I upload the song that I am going to write about this to two different video platforms, you should not expect the lyrics of the song to go easy on United Airlines. I have had enough of this sort of "politically correct" nonsense being carried to the extreme (this is crazy, even for SFO, to not accept what appears to be a genuine apology), and I encourage others who fly often to consider other carriers with more reasonable crews. If you want to avoid this song going viral, do the right thing for this passenger, and do it quickly. I, for one, am a 'Lifetime Platinum" passenger with well over 4 million miles on another carrier, with almost 2 million miles all other carriers combined, and some of those were on United Airlines. Depending on how your airline handles this situation, I may never fly on another United Airlines flight again. Scott Kirby, Richard Nunn, Linda Jojo, I genuinely would like to know, will any action be taken by United Airlines senior executives to address this sort of abuse of passengers? What will you do for this passenger and others that were ticketed to travel with her?