the faa is strictly enforcing a zero tolerance policy toward passengers who cause disturbances on flights or fail to obey flight crew instructions regardless of your vaccination status the mask mandate remains in effect if you're on a plane or in an airport but this isn't just about face masks we've seen incidents related to alcohol violence toward flight attendants and abusive behavior in general by law you must follow all directions from your flight attendants and passengers who do not are subject to tough penalties which can include heavy fines and jail time now as a former commercial airline captain i know first hand that disruptive passengers pose a safety risk to the crew and other passengers flying is the safest mode of transportation and we intend to keep it that way