Why are FBI investigations into in-flight sexual assaults surging in 2024?

The FBI investigated over 170 sexual assault cases on flights in 2024; the surge prompts new calls for enhanced passenger safety and reporting protocols.

Feb 17, 2026•2 min

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FBIFAAPassenger SafetyAviation LawIn-flight Crime

SAFETY

Alaska Airlines Passenger Sentenced to 18 Months for Mid-Flight Assault.

Alaska Airlines passenger Trayton C. Ballot received an 18-month prison sentence for sexually assaulting a teen mid-flight, underscoring the serious federal penalties for in-flight misconduct.

Feb 6, 2026•3 min

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Alaska AirlinesIn-Flight CrimePassenger SafetyFBIUnruly Passenger

SAFETY