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Texas Jury: American Airlines Not at Fault in Alleged Assault of Flight Attendant

Jurors in a civil lawsuit decided last week that American Airlines did not bear responsibility for an alleged sexual assault against a flight attendant by a celebrity chef who was hired by the airline as an independent contractor. The jury …

FAA Refers 37 Fights on Flights to FBI as Cases Rise

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it has referred more than three dozen unruly passengers to the FBI for potential criminal prosecution amid a sharp rise in onboard incidents this year. The FAA and Justice Department said they had …

Assaulted by Passenger, Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Loses 2 Teeth

A flight attendant for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines was assaulted by a passenger and lost two teeth in the attack last weekend, according to a union president, who complained to the airline’s CEO about unruly passengers. “Unfortunately, this is just one …