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FAA proposes rare $165,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines for allegedly boarding intoxicated passengers on 11 flights

The FAA has proposed a rare $165,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines, alleging the carrier allowed intoxicated passengers to board 11 flights over a one-year period. The case is also expected to heighten flight-attendant pressure to monitor intoxication at boarding, with knock-on effects for pre-departure beverage service.

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