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Airlines grapple with a surge in unruly passengers

The number of unruly passengers on airplanes is skyrocketing. The federal aviation administration has reported nearly 500 incidents so far just in 2022. Now, some airlines are calling on the Justice Department for help. Chief Washington correspondent Geoff Bennett has the story.

Airlines grapple with a surge in unruly passengers

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