Frontier Airlines confirmed in a statement to Business Insider that a pilot was arrested by police on Thursday while on an aircraft in Houston.
a Frontier Airlines spokeswoman stated in the statement that, “Frontier Airlines can confirm that on Aug. 1, 2024, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (IAH) a crew member was taken into custody by local law enforcement.”
“The activity occurred prior to the start of boarding for Flight 3195 scheduled from IAH to Dallas Forth Worth (DFW),” it added. “A replacement crew member was not immediately available and therefore the flight was canceled. Impacted customers were offered the option of a full refund, credit, or re-accommodation on the next available Frontier flight later that evening.”
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The airline also stated that affected passengers received overnight accommodations “as needed” and a $100 travel ticket.
On Saturday morning, video appeared on social media that seemed to show the pilot being led by the police out of the aircraft and into a patrol car.
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The Houston Police Department informed a local ABC station that the pilot’s arrest warrant had been issued by the city’s Department of Public Safety in connection with an assault on a family member.
