American Airlines says flight attendants forced to deal with 'politically motivated aggression' on DC flights

American Airlines says its flight attendants are forced to deal with 'politically motivated aggression' on DC flights. Seen here, an American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 arriving from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport is taxiing to its gate at the Miami International Airport on March 12, 2019 in Miami, Florida.

American Airlines says it is taking several new "precautionary" measures, including no longer serving alcohol on flights to and from Washington, DC, as one union reported several incidents during which flight attendants "were forced to confront passengers exhibiting politically motivated aggression towards other passengers and crew."

"We are working closely with local law enforcement and airport authority partners to ensure the safety of our customers and team members on the ground and in the air," the airline's statement said.

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