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Examples of security lapses by airlines
By The Associated Press
Some examples of FAA enforcement actions against airlines for security violations. Citing security concerns, the agency does not routinely disclose the amounts actually paid:
– Delta Airlines, failing to screen two passengers and their carry-on bags before they boarded Atlanta-Salt Lake City flight in September 1999. Paid penalty of $77,000.
– American Airlines, failing to check passenger IDs, failing to ask the required security questions at check-in counters and shipping unaccompanied luggage at several airports in June 2000. FAA proposed $99,000 penalty; disposition unknown.
– Continental Airlines, carrying 13 unaccompanied bags on a Houston-London flight in August 1998. FAA reports that it verified the airline took action to correct its security procedures. Penalty of $120,250 proposed; disposition unknown.
– Trans World Airlines, failing to perform required background checks on 44 contractors' screening employees. Airline ordered to remove or reassign screeners in November 1999. Penalty of $126,750 proposed; disposition unknown.
– American Airlines, 51 violations of FAA rules covering display of ID badges by employees at Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport. Penalty of $250,000 ordered in February 1998, appealed by the airline and upheld by administrative law judge.
APNP-09-25-01 1403CDT