FAA proposes to fine American Airlines for alleged drug, alcohol violations
FAA proposes to fine American Airlines for alleged drug, alcohol violations
ReutersWed, April 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM UTC
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A sign marks the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, in Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S., October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was proposing a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines for allegedly violating drug and alcohol regulations.
The FAA said between May 2019 and December 2023, the airline allowed 12 flight attendants who had tested positive on drug and alcohol tests to resume performing safety-sensitive duties without completing all the required follow-up testing.
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The company has 30 days after receiving the FAA's enforcement letter to respond to the agency, the administration said in a statement.
(Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardEditing by David Ljunggren)
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