Southwest Airlines Sued Over Flight Assault | Seattle News

A 20-year-old woman is suing Southwest Airlines after an intoxicated passenger sexually assaulted her on a flight—despite the man being visibly drunk and flight attendants allegedly continuing to serve him alcohol. The lawsuit claims staff failed to intervene or properly train on handling such situations, violating federal law and the airline’s own policies. The man has pleaded guilty to assault, but his lawyer argues airlines can’t board intoxicated passengers under federal rules. The case now centers on whether Southwest breached its legal duty to ensure passenger safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50fe2f1b5852ceed