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. David Paul Allsop allegedly smelled of alcohol and may have shown other signs of intoxication, the source said. Airport police in Savannah removed him before flight 3772 to Chicago's Midway Airport took off. "The Employee has been removed from duty," a Southwest Airlines spokesperson said.
Main Idea: Southwest Airlines removed pilot David Paul Allsop from a flight in Georgia after he was booked on a DUI charge.
Key Points:
A pilot’s alleged drunk conduct can delay flights, scare passengers, and raise worries about airline safety.
Southwest’s removal of the pilot may help protect travelers and reassure the public that safety checks can stop a risky flight.
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Mentioned only in a brief comparison to a prior drunk-pilot case last year.
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