UK cracks down in unruly airline behaviour

A new initiative has been launched that seeks to make life in the air much more pleasant for passengers who behave themselves.

The UK Disruptive Passenger Initiative was announced Manchester with the aim of cracking down on unruly passengers, reports the BBC.

People who are found to be too drunk to fly could be refused access to the airport and those who cause problems once in the air may potentially be liable for any costs involved in diverting the aircraft.

Speaking at the launch of the scheme, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Chief Constable Michael Todd told the BBC: "This sort of behaviour can frighten and upset fellow travellers if it occurs in terminal buildings, and be downright dangerous if it happens in flight.

"This joint initiative with our partners in the air travel industry shows a united front to disruptive passengers."

Manchester Airport has also announced that it is an operation to combat unruly passengers travelling to the World Cup.

Superintendent Peter Turner of GMP's airport police said: "As with previous operations of this kind, we are sending out a very clear message to people intending to travel to commit violence: don't bother wasting your time."

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