"Unruly behavior is dangerous to everyone on board and in the skies because of the inconvenience, the threat of health, safety and security, and possible operational disruption of an aircraft in flight," the FAA said in a statement.
The FAA's fines peaked in 2022 at $8.4 million. The agency said it levied its largest fines against two passengers for separate incidents in 2021.
The FAA told Business Insider it has a 'zero-tolerance policy toward unruly passengers.' This ensures a safe flying environment for all travelers.
The agency said the unruly passenger rate declined by over 65% between 2021 - when the FAA recorded almost 6,000 cases - and 2023.
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