UK passenger charged for abusing staff in Singapore

A UK passenger was charged for verbally abusing airline staff and damaging a jet bridge at Singapore Changi Airport after losing his phone. The incident occurred on March 8, 2025, while he was boarding a flight to London. The 57-year-old man became upset when he was told he could not leave the gate to search for his phone. He is set to face charges on March 17, 2025, which could result in a fine of up to $5,000 or six months in prison. This incident follows a similar case involving a US passenger who assaulted a gate agent at Washington Dulles Airport. Reports of unruly passenger behavior have increased, with the FAA noting over 2,100 incidents in 2024.