I really hate the way people in this great socialist wunder-state of Blair-UK plc are at every turn being prevented from thinking, acting (and reacting), behaving as themselves! Where is the sense of responsibility - of taking charge of one's own life. If I didn't know the Brit people better I would suspect that all this sweet and fluffy lolling one into "the world is perfect" was some kind of Bond-villian fiendish plot to prevent Brits fulfilling their full potential! That a man defending his own property against criminals is jailed for hurting/killing and yet a rapist, child-molester or other perve is allowed "care in the community" just appals me.. .As far as drinking on aircraft is concerned? Why not just issue tickets with drink vouchers attached - two per ticket - and once that quota is filled then nothing more. Problem is that the charter flights, where most serious drinking/rage etc incidents seem to occur already charge!! Not sure of solution then...
Other point - the little bottles of spirits served on board are actually TWO measures..if I have a g&t pre-meal I always ask for two tonics so I get the right kind of drink ... maybe airlines need to think about reducing the size of the bottles?
The idea, which I have read, that "folks can drink before they fly" is a nonsense - if someone is drunk at checkin they are (or should be) refused boarding...for many people, those travelling on holiday, anniversary, to get married the flight is the first step away from home on the beginning of the celebration. To not be able to have a celebratory cup of champagne would be so mean!
So..I don't really have answers but one this is certain, to ban alcohol would be inappropriate! At least the wine with meal does something to stop one tasting the food (oooooops did I really say that??!!)...
