A major union representing aviation workers has called for a blanket ban on problem passengers, following survey findings that the vast majority of ground staff and cabin crew experience regular verbal abuse, with many also reporting physical assaults. Official figures show that serious disruptive incidents have more than doubled since the pandemic, with alcohol identified as the primary trigger by most aviation workers. While existing laws criminalize being drunk on a plane, industry leaders argue current measures are insufficient, citing frequent flight diversions and warning that governments will not take the issue seriously until a major catastrophe occurs. Under current data protection rules, airlines cannot share passenger details, allowing individuals banned from one carrier to simply book with another. However, the Department for Transport has outlined plans for a national database co-managed by the government and the industry, which could result in lifetime bans across all UK-operating airlines for repeat offenders. While airlines and public polling show strong support for the register, civil liberties campaigners have raised serious concerns, arguing that a government-backed blacklist involving private transport companies sets a dangerous precedent regarding access to services and raises difficult questions about oversight, thresholds, and due process. Fuente: theweek.co.uk
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