#faa-regulations

#faa-regulations

A criminal complaint filed Monday alleges that Junwei Guo flew the drone over Levi's Stadium on Nov. 9, 2025, when the San Francisco 49ers played the Los Angeles Rams. The temporary flight restriction, or TFR, bars all aircraft, including drones, from operating within a three-mile nautical radius of any stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people during, among other events, regular or post-season NFL games.

Passengers can be removed from a flight for disruptive, violent, or aggressive behavior, making threats, or interfering with a crew member's ability to perform their duties. Once a passenger refuses instructions, escalates a confrontation, or distracts the crew during boarding or taxi, airlines have little flexibility because it becomes a safety issue. That stance is backed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which maintains a zero-tolerance policy for unruly or dangerous behavior, meaning passengers who interfere with crew duties can face removal, fines, or further action.

Cordless curling irons, a popular option for travelers who want to maximize space while forgoing the need for converters or pesky plugs, have put a snag in passengers' plans since the tool is actually banned if it contains a butane-fueled gas cartridge, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) " PackSafe" website, which details what travelers can and can't bring on board.

"This is a transformational rule," he tells me. "This is a pretty big step."