The US Civil Aviation Administration intends to impose a fine of $146.500 on low-cost airline Spirit Airlines. The FAA accuses the carrier of violating dangerous goods regulations.

Specifically, it concerns the transport of oxygen cylinders on behalf of FedEx. In August 2022, a total of five items are said to have been transported in the form of separate shipments within the USA. The corresponding offers for the service would have been made by employees of Spirit Airlines.

In any case, FedEx is said to have refused to accept one of the shipments at Detroit airport because it was not only damaged, but also did not meet the transport regulations of the US Department of Transportation. According to the FAA, appropriate stickers regarding flammability and the fact that oxygen can act as a real fire accelerator were also missing.

The US Civil Aviation Authority also accuses the low-cost airline of the fact that neither the employees who created the offers nor those working in loading had the necessary additional training for handling dangerous goods.

The FAA has offered Spirit Airlines a civil penalty of $146.500. The company now has 30 days to pay or make a statement. If payment is not made, official proceedings will be initiated. This can result in either an acquittal or a significantly higher sentence. The airline concerned has not yet determined how to proceed.