FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
04/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2026 15:03
FAA Proposes $304,272 in Fines Against Southwest Airlines for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $304,272 civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations.
The FAA alleges that Southwest failed to conduct all of the required follow-up drug or alcohol testing for 11 employees, including pilots, flight attendants, and aircraft mechanics. The employees had previously tested positive for alcohol or drugs including marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines.
During various periods between August 2021 and July 2024, the employees performed safety-sensitive functions when Southwest Airlines did not subject them to the required follow-up testing.
Southwest Airlines has 30 days after receiving the FAA's enforcement letter to respond to the agency.
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