Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.
US government sues Southwest Airlines, fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines.
Southwest Airlines pilot arrested just before takeoff and accused of DUI
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested Wednesday at a Georgia airport just before takeoff and accused of driving under the influence, according to airline officials and authorities in Georgia.
Southwest Airlines pilot arrested for DUI in Georgia 'removed from duty': reports
David Allsop, 52, is charged with driving under the influence, according to Chatham County Sheriff's office jail records.
Southwest Airlines pilot from NH arrested for showing up to work drunk, police say
The pilot, a 52-year-old from Bedford who has been a licensed pilot since 2008, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after he allegedly drunkenly reported to a flight assignment at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, Georgia. Authorities said that the pilot reeked of alcohol when he showed up in the cockpit.
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 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.
DOT sues Southwest Airlines over 2 ‘chronically delayed’ flight routes
The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, accusing it of operating two “chronically delayed flights” in 2022 that resulted in 180 flight disruptions.
Government sues Southwest Airlines over ‘chronically delayed’ flights
A lawsuit filed against Southwest alleges the airline operated multiple “chronically delayed” flights affecting thousands of passengers.
Southwest Airlines hit with US lawsuit over delayed flights in 2022
As part of a regulatory crackdown on “chronically” late flights, federal transport regulators are suing the carrier after reaching deals with two others.
U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.
Southwest pilot charged with DUI after attempting to fly in Georgia
A TSA officer flagged local authorities after noticing the pilot appeared intoxicated before he boarded a Southwest plane in Savannah, Georgia.
Southwest pauses some hiring and summer internships as the airline looks to reduce costs
Southwest Airlines says it's not filling some jobs and summer internships this year as the company looks to lower costs.
US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department is taking legal action against Southwest, alleging the airline illegally operated persistently ...
Southwest pilot pulled from cockpit by cops in front of stunned passengers after ‘showing up to work drunk’
The pilot allegedly smelled of alcohol and was removed by airport police before he flew Southwest Flight 3772 to Chicago from ...