Chicago Midway is one of Southwest Airlines’ busiest cities. According to Southwest, the carrier first entered the market on March 17, 1985, with eight daily departures to one city: St. Louis, Missouri. The city was the 21st destination on Southwest’s route map, quickly becoming a strategically important destination for the airline.

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested and removed from the cockpit at an airport in Georgia after allegedly failing a sobriety test before a flight to Chicago, police said.

The BriefA Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia for allegedly reporting to work intoxicated.The pilot, identified as David Allsop, 52, was charged with driving under the influence,

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.

Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (7News) — A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested in Savannah, Georgia for intoxication moments before a Wednesday morning flight to Chicago, airport police told ABC News.

According to Spirit, guests who don't adhere to the clothing policy could be denied boarding or asked to leave the aircraft.

David Allsop, 52, is charged with driving under the influence, according to Chatham County Sheriff's office jail records.

A Southwest Airlines flight was delayed multiple hours this week after a pilot was reportedly arrested and charged with DUI before takeoff in Georgia.

The pilot, David Allsop, 52, was arrested at Savannah Hilton Head Airport Wednesday morning and has been removed from duty. The flight was delayed about five hours.

United Airlines UAL reported strong fourth-quarter 2024 results, driven by upbeat air travel demand, improved pricing power and lower fuel prices. The company's earnings outlook for the first quarter of 2025 and full-year 2025 were also promising.

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