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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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The man killed Tuesday in a Douglas County road rage shooting had exited his car and was reaching into the suspect’s vehicle, allegedly punching him, when he was shot, according to court records.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
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Drivers were asked to describe their aggressive behaviors, situations that compelled aggressive driving, emotions felt, coping strategies and road rage experiences.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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While more necessary for households with children or pets, a deodorizer is nice to have on hand if your rug starts smelling a little funky.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Training your pets to learn about rewards for good behavior and encouraging them to do more physical activity can be a challenge.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Witherspoon is one of Seattle’s best blitzers, so playing without him could impact Macdonald’s willingness to send more heat, though having Emmanwori helps in that regard.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This Staub baking dish set earned Southern Living’s seal of approval for its multiple size options, premium construction, and impressive heat retention.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Air rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air%20rage. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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