The decision is a blow for a concept that spurred growth — and supporters say increased safety — at a small airport and has officials wondering about the future of flights into exurban Washington.
The cases include instances of intimidation, inappropriate touching, assaults against flight attendants and passengers, and an effort to enter the cockpit.
Ahead of the 2023 summer travel season, airlines and the agencies that oversee them are putting measures in place to avoid widespread disruptions that have marred previous pandemic-era summers.
The holiday weekend will be an early test for U.S. carriers and the Federal Aviation Administration, which have put new measures in place to avoid the chaos that has marred pandemic-era air travel.