US lawmaker urges FAA to extend 'zero tolerance' policy past March 30

The chairman of the US House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday urged the FAA to extend a “zero tolerance” policy for passengers not wearing masks or causing disturbances on flights. In January, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order directing the policy after supporters of US President Donald Trump were disruptive on some flights. Dickson warned that disruptive passengers could face up to $35,000 in fines and possible jail time and said the policy would last through March 30. <br/>