The FAA said it has sent the “most egregious cases” to the Justice Department. Flight crews have reported 5,033 such incidents so far this year, and the FAA has initiated enforcement action in 227 cases. “Where the evidence supports criminal review, the FAA refers the cases to the FBI,” the joint statement said. The FAA also unveiled a new public service announcement on Thursday, highlighting an FAA letter referring a case to the Justice Department and outlining an actual fine issued. But unions underscore that in many cases, passengers walk free.

Source: CNN November 04, 2021 16:51 UTC