Air rage
noun
aggressive behaviour by an airline passenger that endangers the safety of the crew or other passengers
noun
uncontrolled physical or verbal anger exhibited when encountering annoyance while flying in an airplane
Examples
One cause of air rage is the in-flight cabin environment — a place that is high in toxic chemicals and allergens, and low in air pressure and oxygen.
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