The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $165,000 penalty against Alaska Airlines after finding that intoxicated passengers were allowed to board 11 flights. According to the reporting, the FAA’s findings focus on situations in which passengers were inebriated at the time they were permitted to access the aircraft. Alaska Airlines is described as accepting the FAA’s findings, which sets the stage for the agency’s proposed fine. Multiple outlets describe the FAA action as part of a broader compliance effort addressing safety and service practices related to passenger sobriety. One outlet also notes that while the current FAA matter is tied to boarding intoxicated passengers, attention may shift to related issues such as how passengers are assessed before reaching the aircraft door and how predeparture alcohol service may be handled. Overall, the sources agree that the dispute centers on the FAA’s determination that the airline permitted intoxicated individuals to board on a specific number of flights, leading to the proposed fine amount.