I wonder if it's possible for any pax, singular or multiple, to bring a civil action under the CAR 256 (?) provisions if the pax was/were seriously inconvenienced (missed a connecting flight) or incurred additional expenses because of these morons' actions? Possibly any action could be brought against those who were intoxicated or against the airline for allowing them on board in the first place. A potential undesirable side effect could be that crew may be 'in the gun' for allowing intoxicated pax on board.
Anyone with air law experience like to give an opinion?
Le Vieux