Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports

Hearing
Subcommittee: Aviation Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building and Virtually
Agenda

The hearing will examine the alarming increase in disruptive and unruly airline passengers, the causes, the effect on passenger and crew safety, and the enforcement of U.S. laws prohibiting such behavior.

Witnesses
Sara Nelson
International President
Association of Flight Attendants – CWA
Teddy Andrews
Flight Attendant at American Airlines
(Appearing on behalf of Association of Professional Flight Attendants)
Christopher R. Bidwell
Senior Vice President, Security
Airports Council International – North America
Lauren Beyer
Vice President, Security and Facilitation
Airlines for America