A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from duty after he allegedly showed up to work while intoxicated.

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.

  • @RememberTheApollo_
    6•1 day ago

    If you legit successfully go through the program you’re good. I know two people who have done it and they have mixed reviews (one was happy to have kicked a habit, the other was grumpy about what they felt were unnecessary difficulties) but both are still employed and flying today. If you fail the program, you’re out. It’s not a joke, everyone gets involved. The FAA, FAA medical, Union medical (the unions often provide the program) physicians… it can be long and probably uncomfortable.