FAA Reports of Unruly Behavior by Passengers 2021 Filings
| Tracking # |
2021-005381 |
| Submitted | May 28, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | Jan. 20, 2023 |
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From: Brandon Galbraith
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting copies of all reports of unruly behavior filed with the FAA in 2021 (as mentioned in https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=26140).
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brandon Galbraith
From: Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Galbraith,
This email regards your FOIA request below. There have been several news releases since the article you mention below, so the number of incidents has increased. Are you seeking the summary log of unruly passenger complaints? This would be a list of complaints broken down by the nature of the infraction. Please be specific on the records you are seeking regarding unruly passenger complaints. You may reply to this email with the additional information needed to process your request.
Thank you,
Judy Shipp
FOIA Management Specialist
817-222-5059
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From: Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Galbraith,
Attached is the letter acknowledging receipt of your FOIA request.
Thank you,
Judy Shipp
FOIA Management Specialist
817-222-5059
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From: Brandon Galbraith
Ms. Shipp,
I apologize for the miscommunication. I am requesting a copy of the full unruly passenger complaint reports in their entirety filed with the FAA in 2021.
Best,
Brandon
From: Federal Aviation Administration
Dear Mr. Galbraith:
An interim response to the above captioned Freedom of Information Act request and responsive documents are attached to this email.
Genevieve Sapir
Acting Chief of Staff
Security and Hazardous Materials Safety Organization
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591
202.674.7108
From: Federal Aviation Administration
Good Morning Mr. Galbraith:
I hope this finds you well. My predecessor has retired and I am going through FOIA requests.
Please advise if you are still interested in a response from the FAA on your request regarding
" seeking reports of unruly passenger behavior filed with the FAA in 2021 and identified in a May 24, 2021, FAA press release.."
Please let me know if you are still interested. Thank you.
Kind Regards,
Courtney McRae
FOIA Specialist, ASH-3
Office of Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH)
FAA Washington HQ
Courtney.N-CTR.McRae@faa.gov
From: Federal Aviation Administration
Good Morning Mr. Galbraith:
This is a follow up regarding the below. If we do not receive a response from you by January 20th, we will close this request. Thank you.
Kind Regards,
Courtney McRae
FOIA Specialist, ASH-3
Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH)
FAA Washington HQ
Courtney.N-CTR.McRae@faa.gov
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