FAA Proposes $ 27.5K Fine Against Passenger Who Assaulted Delta Flight Attendant On Flight To Atlanta

“Federal law prohibits interfering with the crew of the aircraft or physically assaulting or threatening to physically assault the crew or any other person on board an aircraft,” the FAA said in a statement . “Passengers are subject to civil penalties for such misconduct, which can threaten flight safety by disrupting or distracting cabin crew from their safety duties. In addition, federal law provides for criminal fines and imprisonment for passengers who interfere with the performance of a crew member’s duties by assaulting or intimidating that crew member.