Officials are considering measures that would allow UK airlines to block disruptive passengers with a history of serious misconduct from travelling, amid a sharp rise in onboard incidents since the pandemic

Officials are war-gaming the creation of a national 'blacklist' amid soaring 'air rage' attacks on plane crews and fellow holidaymakers.

For the cabin crews facing danger and abuse, as well as fliers who simply want a safe, relaxing journey, a clampdown on shocking behaviour on passenger aircraft cannot come too…