On November 15, 2018, U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) Secretary Elaine Chao announced the creation of the National In-Flight Sexual Misconduct Task Force, as a subcommittee of the DOT’s Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee. The Task Force was created to “review current practices, protocols and requirements of air carriers in responding to and reporting allegations… Read More
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Sexual Violence in Commercial Air Travel
A Widespread Problem Sexual assaults occurring on airplanes have been commonplace for many years. The Association of Flight Attendants (“AFA”) reports alarming statistics. 20% of surveyed flight attendants have been notified of assaults committed against passengers, but these incidents are rarely reported to law enforcement. However, the number of in-flight sexual assaults reported to the… Read More
