A Southwest Airlines pilot, David Allsop, was arrested in Savannah, Georgia, for intoxication shortly before a scheduled flight to Chicago. The incident caused a significant delay for Flight 3772, prompting the airline to replace the pilot and accommodate passengers on other flights. Southwest Airlines has stated that the employee has been removed from duty, emphasizing the importance of safety for both employees and customers.
David Allsop was arrested on Jan. 15, 2025, for intoxication moments before he was set to pilot a Southwest Airlines flight to Chicago.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested in Savannah, Georgia for intoxication moments before a Wednesday morning flight to Chicago, airport police told ABC News. Booking records obtained by ABC News showed the pilot, David Allsop, 52, of New Hampshire was arrested by Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport police shortly before a flight to
Allsop's arrest delayed Flight 3772 from 6:05 a.m. to 10:56 a.m. while the airline worked to find a new pilot. Allsop was 'removed from duty' after the incident, per a statement from Southwest Airlines.We're aware of a situation involving an Employee on Flight 3772 this morning from Savannah. The Employee has been removed from duty. Customers were accommodated on other flights, and we apologize for the disruption to their travel plans.
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