Drunk Airline Passengers

[EDDIE51]

It seems some progress has been made by airlines to stop drunks boarding flights after the 'stag' party incident
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/manchester-airport-drunks-kicked-off-11095597
A step in the right direction?

[sandyRoe]

Absolutely. It's bad enough being on a plane without having the added stress of drunks making a nuisance of themselves.

[mikey4444]

Seems like a good move Eddie !

I very rarely fly at all these days, and even when I do, it isn't usually on charter flights, so I don't see much of this sort of thing. I do recall, however, going skiing one year, many years ago now, and being greatly entertained by a rugby club singing rugby songs, all the way to Milan ! They were undoubtedly "merry" but good natured all the same....we had them on the way back a week later as well.

[TWR]

They should be banned from every carrier, why should the public put up with idiots like these two.

[RATTER15]

They should be banned from taxis, trains and buses as well. If they cant behave when drunk they need to sort out their own transport or walk!

[Prudie]

I thought this was always the case. Doesn't usually make the news though

[mikey4444]

Prudie.......like you, I can't see why this particular incident is such news, as they must be a reasonably regular occurrence. Or are we led to believe that airlines are not ejecting drunks ?

[ummmm]

They do refuse people from boarding.

You can get alcohol in departures. I watched one bloke down about 6 cans from Ireland to England. Although he didn't cause any bother the police were waiting for him when we landed. I suspect that's why he was downing cans...

[Sqad]

\\\\ being greatly entertained by a rugby club singing rugby songs, all the way to Milan ! \\\

Fabulous! ...great entertainment!......I am sure all the passengers though it hilarious......my idea of HELL.

How were the two drunks allowed to board in the first place? This has been going on for as long as i can remember...so why is this news?

Brits holidaying and travelling abroad, by and large are an embarrassment.

[ummmm]

My OH, in his younger days, was refused to board a flight for appearing drunk. He's not an embarrassment though, he would have just gone to sleep.

[237SJ]

It`s not just the Brits. In fact, Scandinavians have it down to a fine art. I was coming back from holiday recently and there was a very drunk Polish guy (he was from a ship`s crew) in the security queue. Not only was he drunk but his language in front of everyone was apalling. He was going to Dubai and saw one of the crew and warned them that there was a very *** passenger heading their way. Hopefully, they would have denied him boarding or at least read him the riot act - I know I would have.

[237SJ]

I meant "I" saw one of the crew

[TWR]

237SJ, "No one" should be allowed to board a plane that looks Izzed, why should other passengers have to put up with it? a lot of passengers are scared of flying never mind putting up with the Izz heads.

[Zacs-Master]

They did board the flight but were removed before takeoff.

[ummmm]

TWR....some people drink because they are scared. I couldn't board a flight without a drink. I never get drunk, and I never drink on board, but I need those couple of drinks to help calm my nerves. I still get teary though.

[TWR]

Ummmm, I understand getting a drink, but getting Izzed and trying to board is another thing.x

[Peter Pedant]

No I think it is a lurch in the right direction
Airlines have the power to ban passengers for whatever and for no reason

I was a chinese restaurant once and demanded a non-singing table...
the mgr was taken aback
but it was 18 30 and the singing at the next table was abominable

at least the welsh rugby fans can sing in tune

[Peter Pedant]

oh where was the chinese restaurant flying to ?
I hear ABers ask - - hmm good question

still this question comes lower down on the list of questions
below for example World Peace and Bombs in Lahore

[douglas9401]

I've been teaching my dog a few tricks by command.
His latest is kneel, Lennon.

[douglas9401]

Oops, muppetry.