air rage
Inflight violent outburst
Air rage is violent or disruptive behavior by passengers on commercial aircraft—shouting at flight attendants, refusing to follow safety instructions, or physically threatening others.
The term emerged in the 1990s as incidents became more publicized: The flight was diverted after an air rage incident.
Related to road rage.
Heated verbal dispute
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- assaultViolent offensive act
- violenceHarmful physical force
- outburstSudden emotional release
meltdown · tantrum · disruption · disturbance · unruly passenger · verbal abuse · physical assault · restraint
Simple wooden dwelling
- flight attendantAirplane cabin staff member
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- passengerTraveler, not operator
boarding · takeoff · turbulence · aisle · seatbelt sign · announcement · crew · galley
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- intoxicationSubstance-induced mental impairment
- delaysPauses before proceeding
- legroomSpace below a seat
- reclining seatChair with adjustable backrest
overhead bin · canceled flight · lost luggage · frustration · stress · anxiety · claustrophobia · jet lag
altercation
Heated verbal dispute
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- assaultViolent offensive act
- violenceHarmful physical force
outburst · meltdown · tantrum · disruption · disturbance · unruly passenger · verbal abuse · physical assault · restraint · diversion
cabin
Simple wooden dwelling
- flight attendantAirplane cabin staff member
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
passenger · boarding · takeoff · turbulence · aisle · seatbelt sign · announcement · crew · galley · lavatory
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- intoxicationSubstance-induced mental impairment
- delaysPauses before proceeding
- legroomSpace below a seat
reclining seat · overhead bin · canceled flight · lost luggage · frustration · stress · anxiety · claustrophobia · jet lag · dehydration
restraint
Control over impulses
- zip tiesSelf-locking plastic fasteners
- duct tapeStrong cloth-backed adhesive strip
- diversionRedirection of attention
emergency landing · arrest · prosecution · ejection · ban · fine · FBI · police · security · crew training
- aviation crimeshijacking, skyjacking, unruly passenger, bomb threat, bomb threats
- aviation disastersplane crash, midair collision, crash landing, crash site, crashes
- aviation threatshijacking, skyjacking, bomb threat, terrorism, explosive
air ragecooperative behavior
Joint effort among individuals
good conduct · docility · deference · politeness · obedience
air rageequanimity
Unshakable mental steadiness
tranquility · contentment · patience · relaxation · good humor
air ragecomposure
Emotional self-control
calm · serenity · patience · equanimity · self-control
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