I’m pleased to report that a judge in the United Kingdom has taken a tough stance over misbehaviour onboard an aircraft.
According to The Telegraph, a man who took control of the intercom on a Jet2 flight as it was about to land in Tenerife and shouted “What does it take to get a —-ing drink in this place?” has been jailed for seven months.
That may seem a little harsh, but I agree with the Manchester Crown Court judge’s assessment that a “deterrent” was in order.
We all feel vulnerable when we fly, and we shouldn’t have to deal with loutish behaviour by drunken idiots (or sober ones for that matter).
The defendant in this case, who also tried to flirt with a cabin crew member while she was making safety checks, admitted a charge of purposely interfering with the performance of an aircraft crew member’s duty.
In sentencing, the judge, Martin Steiger QC, noted the man was clearly drunk and had acted deliberately. He said: “ …. it can’t possibly be said this was a moment of madness – the defendant’s conduct throughout demonstrating a complete refusal to abide by civilised values”.
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