Air Rage
Air Rage is one of the "Rages" that I chose to provide information on because it is one of the most common rages amongst travelers. Below are three sources on the internet that provide useful information on this very important aspect of human behavior.
Air Rage, as it is defined by Dr. Leon James and Dr. Diane Nahl, is "the inability to cope with the challenges of congested traffic. Just like aggressive driving and road rage, air rage is so common that most travelers are unaware that they have it. It's just part of the background feeling that goes along with the stress of travel and transportation". Click here to visit their very interesting and thorough site about Air Rage.
"Curtailment of fresh air in airplanes can be causing deficient oxygen in the brain of passengers, and this often makes people act belligerent--even crazy." This quote is taken from Diana Fairchild's article about Air Rage entitled "Air Rage" Caused by Intentional Oxygen Deprivation; Airlines reduce oxygen to increase revenues. This article starts off by listing countless incidences of air rage and some of the consequences that followed. The article also takes a look at the different environmental stimuli that may cause one to be disruptive during flight. To view this very shocking and informative article, click here.
The realization that Air Rage is a problem was addressed during a conference entitled "International Conference on Disruptive Airline Passengers". Although this conference was held on April 30, 1997, it is important to understand that this problem is being addressed so as to inform both airline workers and passengers alike about the many faces that Air Rage might have. This is an important step in making sure that everyone is assured the right to have a safe and comfortable flight. To view the agenda and to read up on the specifics of the conference, click here.