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

Flyers seeking to avoid crowded airport terminals, but without having to pay to charter an entire jet, could be subjected to more scrutiny from new TSA rules.

The pilot was later charged with driving under the influence, records from the local sheriff's office show.

A TSA officer flagged local authorities after noticing the pilot appeared intoxicated before he boarded a Southwest plane in Savannah, Georgia.

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A Southwest Airlines pilot was charged with driving under the influence as he prepared to fly. David Paul Allsop was going through pre-flight checks when police entered the cockpit. A TSA agent ...

According to Transportation Security Administration officials, the pilot, identified as 52-year-old David Allsop, smelled of alcohol while going through the TSA crew member checkpoint and was later removed from the cockpit.

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Utah Sen. Mike Lee renewed his call to abolish the Transportation Security Administration, suggesting that instead airlines should conduct their own security screenings, eliminating the need for the federal government to get involved.

A bird strike forced a Southwest Airlines flight to turn around shortly after take-off and return to Tampa International Airport (TPA), according to a SWA spokesperson. Flight 1462 departed at 4:11 p.

Southwest Airlines is getting set to completely overhaul its seating setup, with its first-ever assigned and extra-legroom seats officially launching next

Among the carriers with a commanding presence in the US, Southwest Airlines has a significant customer base and a network that competes with other major legacy carriers in the cou