Alaska Airlines VP Apologizes Over Sacred Pouch Incident (cbc.ca)

Alaska Airlines regional vice-president Marilyn Romano apologized to passenger Tipiziwin Tolman after a flight attendant demanded she remove sacred medicine pouches from her neck. The incident occurred on a Seattle-to-Vancouver flight, prompting Tolman to request a formal public apology and ongoing intercultural competency training for airline staff. Alaska Airlines stated the crew member misinterpreted safety policies and is reviewing its training curriculum to address cultural awareness.