Blacklisted British passengers could face lifetime ban on ALL airlines under new crackdown

Blacklisted British passengers could face lifetime ban on ALL airlines under new crackdownPassengers with a history of serious in-flight disruption could be barred from flying altogether under new government plans to tackle rising air rage cases. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Michael D. Carroll 04:46, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Updated: 04:47, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 The moment a 'drunk' passenger is thrown off a plane after 'masturbating' in his seat. (Image: Jam Press)Ministers are examining measures that could see repeat troublemakers barred from future flights as concerns mount over disorder in the skies.Officials are considering a system that would allow airlines to identify passengers with a history of serious misconduct and potentially refuse them travel. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTUnder the proposals, which remain in the early stages of development, information relating to blacklisted passengers could be made available across the aviation sector.If an individual attempted to book a flight after being placed on the list, the airline or tour operator could be alerted and given the option of blocking the booking, effectively preventing that person from flying again.However, civil liberties campaigners have voiced concerns about the plans, warning they could create a "dangerous precedent" involving the sharing of personal information and restrictions on access to transport services. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAt present, airlines can ban passengers who have behaved violently or abusively while travelling with them. However, current restrictions only apply to the carrier involved in the incident, meaning offenders can often avoid sanctions simply by booking with a rival airline. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe main obstacle to any new scheme is existing data protection legislation, which prevents carriers from sharing passenger information...