United Airlines reminds crew not to restrain unruly passengers with duct tape

Airlines have encountered an unusual number of disorderly customers in recent months, occasionally leading to unorthodox methods of restraint

United Airlines has asked its employees to not use duct tape to restrain unruly passengers.

In a memo sent to employees last Friday, United flight attendants were urged to please remember that there are designated items onboard that may be used in difficult situations, and alternative measures such as tape should never be used".