Originally Posted by
dcpatti
The OP states that when s/he asked the FA if it was wise to continue serving the passenger in question, the FA replied that the passenger wasn't driving and was headed to a football game. There are several ways the FA could have known this, starting with the passenger mentioning it while making small talk. We all drop hints even without meaning to, and someone who is used to talking to customers tends to be good at picking up on those hints.
What someone says, and what they do, are two completely different things.
The FA has no idea what happens when that person steps off the plane. He could say he was going to a game - but in fact, he could be going anywhere.
Why take the risk?