Alaska Airlines CE outlines new measures to prevent sexual harassment

Alaska Airlines is overhauling how it trains employees, including flight attendants, on sexual harassment and assault after 2 recent high-profile incidents, its CE said Monday. CE Brad Tilden said flight attendants will study a sexual assault scenario as part of their recurring training program, while all employees will receive lessons aimed at preventing sexual harassment and assault. In addition, Tilden said the airline is developing new policies that should make it easier for passengers to report inappropriate behaviour on aircraft. Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents Alaska’s cabin crew, said: “Knowing that CEs will back us up will also make it easier for flight attendants to intervene when passengers are sexually harassed or assaulted on planes.” <br/>