Southwest Airlines Pilot Arrested for DUI Prior to Scheduled Flight

Southwest Airlines Pilot Arrested for DUI: David Allsop, a Southwest Airlines pilot, was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport yesterday morning for suspected DUI. He was taken off duty before a flight to Chicago, resulting in a nearly five-hour delay. The arrest stemmed from a TSA officer detecting alcohol on him, breaching FAA regulations. Impact of Flight Delay: The DUI arrest of pilot David Allsop led to substantial delays that affected passengers' travel schedules. Southwest Airlines is currently looking into the incident, raising questions about aviation safety and the enforcement of alcohol regulations.