For Yahoo: Delta flight outburst serves as reminder of on-board etiquette

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Nov. 29, 2016

News that Delta Air Lines has banned a belligerent, pro-Trump supporter for life serves as a gentle reminder that boorish in-flight behavior bears consequences -- often stricter consequences than on the ground.

Over the last week or so, a video that captured a Trump supporter unleashing a tirade aboard a Delta flight has gone viral, with Facebook views alone at 2.4 million views.

In the clip, the man launches into what appears to be an unprovoked outburst that includes insults of Clinton supporters.

In a memo to staff and the public, Delta called for civility, describing the passenger's behavior as “rude and disrespectful to his fellow customers” and said the man has been banned for life. Likewise, all passengers aboard the domestic flight will be issued refunds.

With the busy holiday travel season coming up, here are a few gentle reminders on acceptable, and unacceptable in-flight etiquette:

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