Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday.
A Transportation Security Administration officer smelled alcohol on the pilot and informed law enforcement officials, who arrested him at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.
"We’re aware of a situation involving an employee on Flight 3772 this morning from Savannah. The Employee has been removed from duty," the airline said in a statement.
"There’s nothing more important to Southwest than the safety of our employees and customers.”
The flight, which was headed to Chicago, was delayed by five hours, according to flight records.
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