As the aviation industry continues to grapple with a series of high-profile incidents, the tireless efforts of federal regulators are being recognized. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety inspector has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines, seeking $12.75 million in damages. The suit centers on a 2022 flight from San Francisco to Lihue in Hawaii, where the inspector was removed from the plane before takeoff and banned for life. According to reports, the inspector, Paul Asmus, took a photo of a torn seatback pocket and a passenger standing in the middle of the aisle while the plane was being pushed back from the gate. However, the cabin crew mistook him for an unruly passenger looking for an upgrade, and the captain became involved, threatening to kick Asmus off the plane unless he showed him the photos. The captain ultimately returned to the gate, and the plane departed without Asmus on ...
As the aviation industry continues to grapple with a series of high-profile incidents, the tireless efforts of federal regulators are being recognized. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety inspector has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines, seeking $12.75 million in damages. The suit centers on a 2022 flight from San Francisco to Lihue in Hawaii, where the inspector was removed from the plane before takeoff and banned for life.
According to reports, the inspector, Paul Asmus, took a photo of a torn seatback pocket and a passenger standing in the middle of the aisle while the plane was being pushed back from the gate. However, the cabin crew mistook him for an unruly passenger looking for an upgrade, and the captain became involved, threatening to kick Asmus off the plane unless he showed him the photos.
The captain ultimately returned to the gate, and the plane departed without Asmus on board. The incident highlights the challenges faced by FAA inspectors in enforcing safety regulations and the need for greater awareness and training among airline staff.
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