A Southwest Airlines pilot was apprehended in Georgia this week, delaying a flight from Savannah/Hilton Head to Chicago Midway. The pilot was reportedly escorted from the plane shortly before it was due to fly on Wednesday morning.

The pilot at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport who was removed from the cockpit and charged with driving under the influence before a flight Wednesday morning admitted to drinking “light beers” the night before and reportedly refused to take a blood test that would determine alcohol content.

A 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, and the flight was delayed for nearly four hours.

The Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport plans to resume flight operations Friday. The airlines have canceled numerous flights following the winter storm that hit the area Tuesday.

A Southwest flight was delayed for five hours Wednesday morning due to a pilot being arrested and charged with DUI, officials said.

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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.

Savannah Hilton Head International Airport prepares to resume flights after a snowstorm caused significant disruptions.

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and charged with driving under ... The flight was bound for Chicago and was delayed by nearly five hours, according to FlightAware.com. “Customers were accommodated ...

CHICAGO - A 52-year-old pilot for Southwest Airlines was arrested Wednesday morning at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for allegedly showing up to work intoxicated. David Allsop ...

A Southwest Airlines pilot at the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport was removed from an aircraft and charged with driving under the influence Wednesday morning, delaying the flight for hours.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The continued presence of ice around the city has the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport uncertain when they will be able to resume flights. According to a spokesperson with the airport, the runways could be closed until ...