The number of air rage incidents has risen by nearly a third fuelled by drinking on flights, according to government figures.
Between April 2008 and March 2009 the number of disruptive behaviour aboard UK aircraft rose to 3,485 from 2,702 the previous year.
According to the figures, released by the Department for Transport, 37 per cent of the incidents involved alcohol.
In 29 cases passengers had to be restrained and in 13 planes had to be diverted due to the disruption. The number of “serious” incidents rose from 31 to 44.
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Did the number of flights originating in the UK increase proportionally?
In any case, I believe that those who disrupt flights and divert them should bear the entire cost of the diversion for both the airline and all passengers, as well as the intermediate airport.
The number of air rage incidents has risen by nearly a third fuelled by drinking on flights, according to government figures.
Between April 2008 and March 2009 the number of disruptive behaviour aboard UK aircraft rose to 3,485 from 2,702 the previous year.
According to the figures, released by the Department for Transport, 37 per cent of the incidents involved alcohol.
In 29 cases passengers had to be restrained and in 13 planes had to be diverted due to the disruption. The number of “serious” incidents rose from 31 to 44.
