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.
Atlanta police caught a Transportation Security Administration officer who brought a gun past a security checkpoint.
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.
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.
The TSA wants travelers to know that yes, you can fly with your firearms, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it.
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.
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The 58-year-old man faces a reckless conduct charge, and he was taken to the Clayton County Jail without incident, police said.