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Alaska Airlines could face a fine of $165,000 for allegedly allowing intoxicated travelers aboard their flights.\u00a0<\/p>

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.\u00a0<\/p>

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FAA rules prohibit airlines from letting any individuals who appear to be intoxicated aboard an aircraft.\u00a0<\/p>

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

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What they’re saying:<\/p>

Alaska Airlines released a statement obtained by Reuters about the alleged incidents, saying in part, “Since the FAA shared \u200bthese concerns with us over a year ago, \u200bwe made meaningful changes to ensure compliance with the FAA\u2019s expectations \u2013 \u200cincluding \u2060enhanced training for all flight attendants and customer service agents.”<\/p>

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