Originally Posted by
ProPax
They forbade smoking on planes. Has anyone ever seen a smoker start "exposing" himself or harrassing passengers after he had a full pack of Marlboro? Yet, the substance that is KNOWN to cause aggressive behavior is still openly and legally sold or even served free onboard an aircraft in all tastes and flavors.
I think the two are actually connected. My suspicion (any evidence ?) is that such out-of-control pax on board are typically significant smokers, who unlike anywhere else have been denied their cigarettes for significant hours, from the moment they enter the airport. Yes, they likely take to drink in attempted mitigation, airport bars, in-flight service, or downing their duty-free, but it is the absence of nicotine in their bodies which drives the behaviour.