FAA Inspector Sues United Airlines For $12.75 Million Over Lifetime Ban
Jalopnik • 2/10/2026
Summary
An FAA inspector has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines for $12.75 million due to a lifetime ban. The incident involved the inspector taking pictures of the cabin while off-duty.
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CategoryAntiLindy
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Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 7 days - proven survivor
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