Overview

• Police released bodycam video from a January incident at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport involving the scheduled Southwest Flight 3772 to Chicago.
• In the recording, officers say they detected an alcohol odor as the pilot stated he had a few beers, clarifying it was about three light beers consumed the previous night.
• After initially declining, the pilot performed field sobriety tests seen on camera and was then arrested on a DUI charge, though his attorney later argued the tests were mishandled.
• Southwest says the flight departed around 11 a.m. after a delay, with passengers rebooked or accommodated on other flights.
• The airline said the pilot was removed from duty, and FAA rules prohibit crew from drinking within eight hours of flying and set a 0.04% BAC limit.