The 58-year-old man faces a reckless conduct charge, and he was taken to the Clayton County Jail without incident, police said.
A TSA officer was arrested at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday after police received a report of an officer with a firearm beyond the security checkpoint.
Roughly 86 million Americans—more than a third of the country’s licensed drivers—are now eligible to fly within the U.S. using a digital ID stored on their phones.
Atlanta police caught a Transportation Security Administration officer who brought a gun past a security checkpoint.
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.
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.
Police said they responded to the main TSA security checkpoint for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about the firearm.
Travelers have also been forced to wait for extended periods of time to pass through security and endure long waits for flights.
Starting May 7, travelers flying within the United States will be required to show a REAL ID or another form of TSA-approved identification.
The pilot was later charged with driving under the influence, records from the local sheriff's office show.
Georgia's historic snowfall led to more than 50% of employees to call out at Hartsfield-Jackson airport, leading to lengthy travel delays.
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