Alaska Airlines possibly facing $165,000 fine over alleged intoxicated passengers on flights

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Published  May 27, 2026 2:34 PM EDT
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FILE-An Alaska Airlines plane takes off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) following the Thanksgiving holiday on December 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Thanksgiving Sunday w …

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The Brief 

    • Alaska Airlines may have to pay a fine for alleged incidents of intoxicated passengers on their flights. 
    • The Federal Aviation Administration conducted an audit of Alaska Airlines to ensure they’re meeting federal safety standards.

Alaska Airlines could face a fine of $165,000 for allegedly allowing intoxicated travelers aboard their flights. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing the financial penalty, telling Reuters that the alleged incidents happened on 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025. 

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FAA rules prohibit airlines from letting any individuals who appear to be intoxicated aboard an aircraft. 

The airliner told Reuters that it participated with an FAA audit regarding its procedures on intoxicated passengers aboard aircraft.

Alaska Airlines releases statement

What they're saying:

Alaska Airlines released a statement obtained by Reuters about the alleged incidents, saying in part, "Since the FAA shared ​these concerns with us over a year ago, ​we made meaningful changes to ensure compliance with the FAA’s expectations – ‌including ⁠enhanced training for all flight attendants and customer service agents."

The Source: Information for this story was provided by Reuters, which obtained a statement from Reuters on the alleged incident. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.

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