Multiple Alaska Airlines Passengers Arrested and Charged After Flight Diversions.
TL;DR
A woman on an Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago was charged with interfering with flight crew members and attendants after allegedly threatening to kill a flight attendant. The flight was diverted to Kansas City International Airport due to safety concerns. The FAA has a "zero-tolerance" policy against unruly passengers and can levy large fines and refer people to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution based on their behavior on planes.
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