Southwest Airlines pilot arrested just before takeoff and accused of DUI
A Southwest Airlines pilot suspected of being drunk was removed from the cockpit and arrested just before takeoff Wednesday at a Georgia airport, according to airline officials and authorities in the state.
Southwest Airlines pilot arrested, allegedly intoxicated, at Georgia airport ahead of flight
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.
Southwest pilot arrested on a DUI charge while making preparations in the cockpit
Authorities say an airline pilot who seemed to smell like alcohol was making pre-flight checks in the cockpit when police arrested him on a DUI charge.
Southwest Airlines sued, Frontier fined over flight delays in DOT’s latest crackdown
The DOT filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, citing a pattern of chronic delays, as the government pushes for stricter accountability.
Southwest pilot removed from cockpit, booked for DUI
A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from the cockpit ahead of a Wednesday flight from Georgia to Chicago and was booked on a charge of driving under the influence, a source familiar with the incident told CBS News.
US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a civil lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines.
Southwest Airlines sued by DOT for chronically delayed flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines Wednesday, alleging it illegally operates flights that are persistently delayed, harming passengers and fair competition in the airline industry.
Southwest pilot arrested for DUI as DOT sues airline over delays
A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested by airport police, accused of driving under the influence before a scheduled flight. The airline confirmed the pilot has been removed from duty. This incident comes as the Department of Transportation sues Southwest over persistent flight delays.
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A Southwest pilot was removed from the cockpit by police after a TSA agent noticed he smelled of alcohol
The pilot was later charged with driving under the influence, records from the local sheriff's office show.
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Bay Area flight at heart of DOT's lawsuit against Southwest
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Indy airport offers special flights for Notre Dame fans. How they help set travel records.
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