Travelers have also been forced to wait for extended periods of time to pass through security and endure long waits for flights.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested shortly before takeoff on Wednesday. David Paul Allsop, 52, was charged with driving under the influence after the incident in Savannah, Georgia, according to Chatham County Sherriff's Office records.
Georgia's historic snowfall led to more than 50% of employees to call out at Hartsfield-Jackson airport, leading to lengthy travel delays.
Don't bring a gun to the airport in a carry-on. TSA warns travelers to check their bags for guns on and other prohibited items before traveling.
Starting May 7, travelers flying within the United States will be required to show a REAL ID or another form of TSA-approved identification.
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.
A TSA officer flagged local authorities after noticing the pilot appeared intoxicated before he boarded a Southwest plane in Savannah, Georgia.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday. A TSA officer smelled alcohol on the pilot and informed law enforcement officials, who arrested the ...
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested this week for allegedly reporting to work at a Georgia airport intoxicated ... Security Administration (TSA) officer noticed he allegedly "smelled of ...
Dickens says he wrote a letter to the federal government last month hoping to find a solution to what he calls frequent TSA callouts.
The Atlanta airport was an absolute mess on Tuesday since fans who attended the national championship game were leaving the city. One of ESPN's top personalities experienced this chaotic atmosphere firsthand.
Airport officials say the combination of agents calling out and higher than normal number of travelers led to major delays.