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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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The report states that Jackson -- who is listed as a DoorDash driver in the report -- was identified as the driver and only occupant of a car involved in a road rage incident on Interstate 630 in which a gun was displayed and pointed at the driver of another vehicle.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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That’s a good way to avoid tailgating, flashing lights or a sounding horn — and possible road rage.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Canoes and kayaks are available for rent, and pets are welcome in the campground (though not in swimming areas).—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Wash every 1–2 weeks (more often with pets or lotions) since flannel traps oils and lint.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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Store coffee beans in an airtight container away from heat, moisture, and sun exposure.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Icicles naturally form on rooftops when snow on your roof melts due to heat escaping from your attic.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Air rage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air%20rage. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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