Source: European Parliament
1. Based on safety data available from occurrence reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 376/2014[1] on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, there is no sufficient evidence that such an initiative would be warranted. This notwithstanding, the phenomenon of disruptive passenger behavior, whether pre-flight or during flight, is being monitored, and should evidence suggest otherwise, the Commission will assess the need to adjust its approach.
2. The Commission considers that the current requirements contained in its Air Operations Regulation[2] are adequate to address the safety risks associated with disruptive passengers. The captain may refuse to allow a person who appears to be disruptive to board when the safety of the aircraft or its occupants is likely to be endangered. Equally, a pilot in command must take all necessary measures to minimise the consequences on the flight of disruptive passenger behaviour. Additionally, cabin crew shall be trained on passenger handling and cabin surveillance, with advice on the recognition and management of disruptive passengers. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued a check list for cabin crew on how to deal with unruly passengers[3].
- [1] Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18-43, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/376/oj
- [2] Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1-148, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2012/965/oj
- [3] https://www.easa.europa.eu/community/system/files/2023-06/Fly%20Right%20This%20Summer%20-%20Checklist%20on%20Handling%20Unruly%20Passengers.pdf