What happened
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $165,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines for violating regulations that prohibit allowing intoxicated passengers to board aircraft. The fine covers incidents on 11 flights occurring between February 2024 and February 2025. Alaska Airlines has 30 days to respond, pay, or challenge the penalty. The airline stated it has made meaningful changes to its policies, including enhanced training for flight attendants and customer service agents, since the FAA shared its concerns over a year ago