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Recent Examples of air rage
Airlines have had plenty of warnings, from the drunken passenger who defecated on a meal cart to the epidemic of air rage during the pandemic.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Get a hold of yourselves:Why air rage on airplanes is every traveler's problem
As crew members tried to restrain him, Salva assaulted them multiple times.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
Still, air rage appears to be a problem that isn’t going away, with party destinations like Ibiza and Ayia Napa presenting the biggest challenge for Ryanair.
O’Leary has said in-flight violence occurred at a rate of once per week on his flights over the Summer.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 13 Sep. 2024
Last year saw a rise in cases of air rage as flights were more crowded, including one passenger who tried to open a plane’s emergency door and attempted to stab a flight attendant with a broken spoon.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Get a hold of yourselves:Why air rage on airplanes is every traveler's problem
As crew members tried to restrain him, Salva assaulted them multiple times.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
Still, air rage appears to be a problem that isn’t going away, with party destinations like Ibiza and Ayia Napa presenting the biggest challenge for Ryanair.
O’Leary has said in-flight violence occurred at a rate of once per week on his flights over the Summer.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 13 Sep. 2024
Last year saw a rise in cases of air rage as flights were more crowded, including one passenger who tried to open a plane’s emergency door and attempted to stab a flight attendant with a broken spoon.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air rage
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Driving a car, researchers have found, poses a greater safety risk than public transit due to both accident fatalities and roadway crime such as vehicle theft and road rage incidents that involve firearms.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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O’Connell was released on his own recognizance because the charges stemming from the road rage incident are not eligible for bail, according to the office.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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To start, simply take the Sundays for Dogs quiz and answer a couple questions regarding your pet's recipe preferences, ideal serving size and eating cadence.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some of the summer heat has melted away, with the golden days around 75F.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The fragrance- and soap-free face wash lifts away buildup from the day—dirt, oil, heat-wave sweat, even the stubbornest eye makeup—with oat flour and niacinamide, all while keeping your skin barrier feeling calm and collected.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Air rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air%20rage. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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