SAVANNAH, Ga. (WDNews) – A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested for DUI at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on Wednesday, according to authorities.
The Chatham County Jail identified the pilot as David Allsop, who was taken into custody after authorities boarded Southwest Airlines flight No. 3772. The incident caused a delay for passengers as the pilot was removed from duty.
Southwest Airlines confirmed the arrest, stating that the pilot was removed from duty and passengers were rebooked on other flights. “We apologize for the disruption to their travel plans,” the airline said in a statement.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the incident.
