Summary
A Southwest Airlines pilot, David Paul Allsop, was removed from the cockpit and arrested for DUI before a flight from Savannah, Georgia, to Chicago.
Authorities reported signs of alcohol impairment, though his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) has not been disclosed.
FAA regulations prohibit pilots from flying within 8 hours of alcohol use or with a BAC of 0.04% or higher.
The incident follows strict FAA rules, including random alcohol testing for pilots.
They are usually driven from their hotel to the airport by someone else, arranged by the airline.
Ah, I misread that as drive to the plane.
I’m joking, but mean from the gate to the runway, via the taxiway
Do airplanes get discounts at hotels?