{"id":186387,"date":"2026-04-08T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=186387"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:51:56","slug":"faa-proposes-fines-for-american-airlines-and-southwest-over-drug-and-alcohol-protocol-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/faa-proposes-fines-for-american-airlines-and-southwest-over-drug-and-alcohol-protocol-violations.html","title":{"rendered":"FAA Proposes Fines for American Airlines and Southwest Over Drug and Alcohol Protocol Violations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States has proposed civil penalties against American Airlines<\/strong> and Southwest Airlines<\/strong>, alleging that both carriers violated safety regulations by allowing employees in safety-sensitive positions to operate without completing mandatory follow-up protocols after testing positive for prohibited substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Airlines: Irregularities in Cabin Crew Oversight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The FAA proposed a $255,000<\/strong> fine against American Airlines this Wednesday after detecting failures in personnel supervision. According to the aviation authority’s report, between May 2019 and December 2023, the airline permitted 12 flight attendants<\/strong> to return to their safety duties without having finalized all legally required follow-up testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These employees had previously tested positive during drug and alcohol screenings. Following the notification, American Airlines issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The safety of our customers and team members is paramount. We take drug and alcohol testing very seriously and are collaborating with the FAA to address any issues,” the airline stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Qantas and American Airlines Secure Provisional Authorization in Australia for Transpacific Alliance<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southwest Airlines: Non-Compliance Across Multiple Operational Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the proposed fine against Southwest Airlines amounts to $304,000<\/strong>. In this instance, the FAA alleges the carrier failed to conduct required follow-up testing for 11 employees<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n