UK airport warns passengers they could be denied boarding or fined

UK airport warns passengers they could be denied boarding or fined The airport has issued advice to the millions of travellers passing through it Brits have been warned they could be denied boarding at a London airport. Luton Airport issued a reminder that passengers face being turned away, fined, or even sent to jail for disrupting a flight. This warning comes as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage people not to drink too much alcohol before flying. In a post made to social media platform X, London Luton Airport said: “Heading on a summer holiday with friends from London Luton Airport? “Remember to fly responsibly.” It then included a link to the One Too Many campaign website, which provides more information. One Too Many said: “Fly responsibly or you could pay the price.” It listed the various penalties that can come with being drunk on a plane. According to the campaign, if you are deemed “unfit to fly” you may be denied boarding. But if you disrupt a flight you may face up to two years in jail. If you delay a flight from taking off you may be fined “up to £5,000”. And if you cause a mid-air incident you may receive an £80,000 diversion fee. On top of this, if you cause a flight to be cancelled, you may also be “banned from flying in the future”. With all this in mind, various UK airports, airlines, retailers and hospitality operators joined forces in 2018 to develop the UK Aviation Industry Code of Practice on Disruptive Passengers, which is reinforced by the One Too Many campaign. The UK Travel Retail Forum explained: “The purpose of the code is to create a common, consistent approach that coordinates and enhances existing efforts to prevent and minimise disruptive passenger behaviour.” It promotes: - A zero-tolerance approach to disruptive behaviour - The identification, pre-emption, management and reporting of disruptive incidents - The responsible sale and consumption of alcohol; and - Education and communication with passengers The campaign is in place at most major UK airports, including Manchester, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Newcastle International, Bristol and Liverpool John Lennon. Airside retailers and food and beverage outlets, such as World Duty Free and JD Wetherspoons, are also key participants. For more information, visit the One Too Many website here.