In view of this and other incidents I wander if it is not yet the time to tackle this problem from all possible corners. Instead, it seems that it is the crew's responsability.
I can remember not long ago in "Airline" a very nice guy letting embark 3 youngsters who were obviously drunk after caution them to behave.
I think the problem is serious enough for EVERYBODY to work to tackle it. Prevention is always better.
Now, the law exists where drunk people are not allowed to embark. PERIOD. I'm sorry for those who behave when drunk, but safety is at stake, so that's it.
I would propose:
- Make it clear in written in the flight tickett, and perhaps some verbal advise in the Travel Agency.
- More notices in all check in desks.
- Suspected people will have to be tested before embarking.
- Maybe, as duty-free goods, a maximum allowance of alcohol in terminal's pubs & bars as well as inside the a/c.
- More training for cabin AND fly deck crew.
I'm sure you can think on more measures (and comment on these as well).
All fly safely.
[This message has been edited by Joaqu'n (edited 08 May 2001).]
[This message has been edited by Joaqu'n (edited 08 May 2001).]