Frontier Airlines pilot arrested in Houston, flight canceled

A Frontier Airlines pilot was arrested in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, forcing the airline to cancel a flight.

Houston Police Department officers arrested Seymour Walker, 45, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to police. Walker was “wanted on an assault-family violence warrant” filed by the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Department of Public Safety.

“The activity occurred prior to the start of boarding for Flight 3195 scheduled from IAH to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW),” the airline told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. “The incident that led to the arrest was not related to Frontier or the pilot’s performance of his job duties. A replacement crew member was not immediately available and therefore the flight was canceled.”

Frontier gave affected customers the option to get a refund, credit or be rebooked on its next available flight later that night. “Passengers were also provided a $100 flight voucher, and overnight hotel accommodations as needed,” the airline added.

The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DPS did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.

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