The FAA said the man repeatedly ignored orders to wear a mask, then coughed and blew his nose into a blanket (file photo). The Federal Aviation Administration said it is continuing to take a zero-tolerance stance against unruly passengers. The FAA said the man repeatedly ignored orders to wear a mask, then coughed and blew his nose into a blanket. Under its zero-tolerance policy announced in January, the FAA says it no longer warns or counsels unruly passengers, it jumps straight to enforcement action. It was to remain in effect until late March, but the agency extended it when the Transportation Security Administration extended its requirement that passengers wear face masks through September 13.

Source: Stuff May 12, 2021 01:52 UTC