Airlines

Passenger Allegedly Tries to Kiss Flight Attendant and faces federal charges

Authorities claim that a man assaulted two flight attendants and demanded a kiss from one of them on a journey from California to Las Vegas. He is now being charged at the federal level.

The FBI complained to the U.S. District Court of Nevada on Friday, and the suspect was then charged with two counts of simple assault. According to a five-page criminal complaint submitted by the FBI, the event happened aboard a Southwest flight in October that was traveling from Palm Springs to Las Vegas.

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According to court documents submitted by an FBI special agent, the suspect got up from his seat about 20 minutes before the plane touched down, went to a flight attendant occupying a jump seat in the back of the aircraft, and demanded she kiss him.

When the victim got from her jump seat, the suspect put his arms around her shoulders and demanded a kiss once more before threatening to have a panic attack if the flight attendant did not accompany him into the lavatory. The lawsuit claims that the suspect attempted to shove the flight attendant into the lavatory while grabbing her, which made her fear for her life.

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According to FBI investigators, the flight attendant pushed the suspect away and then requested assistance from a different flight attendant, who rushed to the back of the aircraft and attempted to calm the suspect down.

The accuser, according to the lawsuit, instead gripped the flight attendant‘s shoulders and repeated his request for a kiss from her coworker.

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According to court documents, “(the suspect) then grabbed (the first flight attendant’s) face and squeezed tightly while trying to kiss her.” The suspect was confined in a back row seat until the aircraft landed at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, according to the FBI, by three additional male passengers who intervened. Where the suspect is from and whether he is in custody weren’t immediately revealed.

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Airlines

PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.