Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to fine American Airlines $255,000. The airline allegedly let flight attendants who failed drug and alcohol tests return to work without proper checks.
Key Facts
- The FAA is proposing a $255,000 fine against American Airlines.
- The airline is accused of violating federal drug and alcohol rules.
- Between May 2019 and December 2023, 12 flight attendants returned to work after failing drug tests.
- The substances involved included alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
- These flight attendants resumed safety-related duties without completing required follow-up tests.
- American Airlines has 30 days to respond to the FAA’s enforcement letter.
- Newsweek contacted American Airlines for comments regarding the issue.
