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Major US Airline Accused of Letting Drunken Passengers Board Flights Now Faces Stiff Penalty
The FAA says Alaska Airlines allowed intoxicated passengers on 11 flights and gave the airline 30 days to respond to the proposed penalty.
- On Tuesday, The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $165,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025.
- Federal regulations prohibit airlines from boarding passengers who appear intoxicated due to potential safety risks, with The FAA's announcement following an audit examining the carrier's policies and practices.
- Alaska Airlines confirmed to Alaska Public Media it fully participated in the audit and has since made "meaningful changes," including enhanced training for flight attendants and customer service agents.
- The airline has 30 days after receiving the enforcement letter to dispute the allegations, negotiate with The FAA, or pay the penalty; failure to respond could forfeit its right to challenge.
- While Alaska Airlines stated it is "confident in the changes" made over the last year to ensure shared standards are met, the airline has not indicated whether it plans to contest the penalty.
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Major US airline accused of letting drunken passengers board flights now faces stiff penalty
Alaska Airlines is facing a hefty fine for letting intoxicated passengers board flights, the FAA claims. Here's how much the airline could forced to pay. (AP Photo)
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