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Coverage dated November 2, 2021

Southwest Airlines pilot cited in California mask assault

Headline from KTVU San Francisco

Southwest Airlines pilot reportedly cited for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant at a San Jose hotel bar during an argument over wearing masks.

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    Southwest Airlines pilot cited in California mask assault (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Southwest Airlines pilot reportedly cited for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant at a San Jose hotel bar during an argument over wearing masks.

  2. CBS News

    Southwest Airlines pilot cited for allegedly assaulting flight attendant at hotel bar during argument over masks (opens CBS News)

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    The incident comes amid a surge in unruly airline passengers​ this year, who sometimes become violent​.

  3. Insider

    A Southwest Airlines pilot was cited over alleged assault and battery after a mask-related disagreement with a colleague at a hotel bar (opens Insider)

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    Southwest told Insider that the pilot has been placed on leave while the company conducts an internal investigation, which is currently ongoing.

  4. KVIA El Paso

    Southwest Airlines pilot accused of assaulting another crew member over mask dispute (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Josh Campbell and Pete Muntean, CNN A Southwest Airlines pilot is accused of assaulting another crew member following a mask dispute last month in San Jose, California, according to information received from the airline and local law enforcement.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Southwest Airlines Pilot Investigated Over Mask Assault in California (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A Southwest Airlines pilot is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant at a California bar during an argument over wearing masks, authorities said.

  6. Insider

    A Southwest pilot was cited for assault after fighting with a flight attendant over masks in a hotel bar (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The case has been referred to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, and a spokesperson told Insider they are reviewing the incident.

  7. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Southwest Airlines pilot cited in California mask assault | NewsChannel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Southwest Airlines pilot is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant at a California bar during an

  8. Fox News

    Southwest pilot cited after allegedly fighting with flight attendant over masks at hotel (opens Fox News)

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    A Southwest Airlines pilot is facing assault and battery charges following an alleged altercation and mask dispute with a flight attendant at a California hotel last month.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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