Britain plans nationwide flight ban for disruptive passengers

Airlines will be required to share data on problematic passengers with each other and then exclude them from all flights. WalesOnline reports that each airline would then enforce the ban independently. The system would mean that a person banned by one airline would be unable to fly with any other provider.

The plans come against the backdrop of rising incidents involving aggressive passengers. Sky News reports that some air travellers are "taking drinking at the airport too far" and this is leading to an increase in incidents. A survey shows broad support for the plan: The Independent reports that three out of four respondents support the ban on disruptive passengers.

Government officials discuss details with airlines

The exact design of the ban system is still to be determined. Manchester Evening News writes that government officials will meet with airline representatives later this month to discuss the details of the planned scheme. It remains unclear which specific behaviours would lead to a flight ban and how long such bans should last.

The plan is part of a broader strategy to improve safety and comfort in air travel. Evening Standard explains that the measure aims to improve working conditions for flight crew and protect other passengers from disruption.