Drunk and abusive air passengers face flying ban
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https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/permanent-flying-ban...
This makes total sense. You want to act like a dick then face the consequences.
This makes total sense. You want to act like a dick then face the consequences.
The Article said:
In 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic, carriers reported ‘difficulty in controlling intoxicated, violent or unruly’ passengers 390 times.
By 2023, this had risen to 1,245, according to figures from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, and has remained above 1,000 ever since.
That's ridiculous. What the hell is wrong with people?!By 2023, this had risen to 1,245, according to figures from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, and has remained above 1,000 ever since.
I'd be happy with a total alcohol ban at airports, and I say that as someone who has the occasional pre-flight beer. I would sacrifice it to not have to mix with drunken idiots.
I have flown a lot. Over 250 flights in my lifetime, and honestly I have never seen any bad behaviour at the airport or on the plane, and a good proportion of those flights have been on EasyJet. Have seen some boisterous people on some flights but never any outright aggression.
Not saying it doesn't happen and maybe I have been lucky. I do however agree with an alcohol ban (or certainly a limit) at the airport and on planes though. Not sure why people need to get "lubed up" to get on a plane, but the selling of alcohol is big business at the airport and on the plane so I can't see it happening.
I also agree that there should certainly be bans for people who have been violent or aggressive at airports or on planes, ranging from a few years to lifetime depending on the seriousness.
Not saying it doesn't happen and maybe I have been lucky. I do however agree with an alcohol ban (or certainly a limit) at the airport and on planes though. Not sure why people need to get "lubed up" to get on a plane, but the selling of alcohol is big business at the airport and on the plane so I can't see it happening.
I also agree that there should certainly be bans for people who have been violent or aggressive at airports or on planes, ranging from a few years to lifetime depending on the seriousness.
Edited by TriumphStag3.0V8 on Monday 1st June 13:19
Edited by TriumphStag3.0V8 on Monday 1st June 13:21
s1962a said:
Can you imagine these lot bleating about their 'ooman rights' when they realise they can't fly in or out of the UK again 
Should have thought of that before kicking off.
Since I enjoy staycationing, could we instigate the ban when they're in their destination country so they don't ruin things at whichever place I happen to visit? Should have thought of that before kicking off.
otolith said:
I suspect that the problem of drunk and abusive passengers would be more effectively solved by banning Ryanair and Easyjet flights from airports 
You see plenty of news articles about cases at Hounslow magistrates involving individuals who were somewhat boisterous on the way in to Heathrow.otolith said:
The airlines experiencing problems need to stop letting people board if they're unfit. No need to infantilise everybody else.
Exactly this, though no doubt the gate staff are under pressure to get the flight away on time, especially if it’s a holiday flight and the idiot in question has luggage in the hold that would need to be located and unloaded. Inevitably this will lead to a temptation to give the benefit of the doubt in almost every case.Anyway, why does any of this need government intervention? If the airlines were serious about this sort of thing, surely they could maintain a blacklist either amongst themselves or with IATA or a similar organisation?
TGCOTF-dewey said:
CountyLines said:
I honestly can't see the appeal of being drunk on a plane? Especially on longer flights. I've never had a drink at an airport or onboard a flight.
Because when you land drunk and disorderly at LaGuardia, you get some TSA fingers inside of ya 
Dave. said:
s1962a said:
Can you imagine these lot bleating about their 'ooman rights' when they realise they can't fly in or out of the UK again Should have thought of that before kicking off.
Can we fly them out and just not let them back in? Should have thought of that before kicking off.TriumphStag3.0V8 said:
I have flown a lot. Over 250 flights in my lifetime, and honestly I have never seen any bad behaviour at the airport or on the plane,
For the last 3 years I've taken about 70 flights a year, and that's set to continue for a while. I too have never encountered and violence or threatening behaviour. I've seen plenty of rude people being unpleasant to airport staff and crew, but not sure that's alcohol. More just unpleasant people. That tells me that most people can enjoy a pre flight or onboard drink and not act like an animal. And in general I'm not in favour of banning stuff the majority enjoy to solve the problem of a a tiny minority of morons. And I never drink when flying, so it wouldn't bother me.
Next flight is later today, back from Nashville to LHR. Let's hope I haven't jinxed it and end up seeing a full scale riot.
TriumphStag3.0V8 said:
I have flown a lot. Over 250 flights in my lifetime, and honestly I have never seen any bad behaviour at the airport or on the plane, and a good proportion of those flights have been on EasyJet. Have seen some boisterous people on some flights but never any outright aggression.
Not saying it doesn't happen and maybe I have been lucky. I do however agree with an alcohol ban (or certainly a limit) at the airport and on planes though. Not sure why people need to get "lubed up" to get on a plane, but the selling of alcohol is big business at the airport and on the plane so I can't see it happening.
I also agree that there should certainly be bans for people who have been violent or aggressive at airports or on planes, ranging from a few years to lifetime depending on the seriousness.
In all of my flights I've only seen it once. Jetstar flight from Phuket to Perth. I didn't see much of what happened during the flight as it happened several rows in front but apparently the passenger was subdued and when we landed in Perth we were informed in jo uncertain terms to remain in our seats until told otherwise as the AFP (Australian Federal Police) would be boarding.Not saying it doesn't happen and maybe I have been lucky. I do however agree with an alcohol ban (or certainly a limit) at the airport and on planes though. Not sure why people need to get "lubed up" to get on a plane, but the selling of alcohol is big business at the airport and on the plane so I can't see it happening.
I also agree that there should certainly be bans for people who have been violent or aggressive at airports or on planes, ranging from a few years to lifetime depending on the seriousness.
Edited by TriumphStag3.0V8 on Monday 1st June 13:19
Edited by TriumphStag3.0V8 on Monday 1st June 13:21
There are airlines worse than Ryanair. Spirit has gone out of Business but Jetstar are still going strong on the Bali Bogan trade.
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