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<p>There should be zero tolerance for disruptive passenger behaviour on flights, whether
or not it is caused by excessive alcohol consumption.</p><p>The Government welcomes
the industry’s approach to this issue through the UK Aviation Industry Code of Practice
on Disruptive Passengers, with initiatives such as the ‘One Too Many’ campaign to
raise awareness of the penalties of drunken behaviour, and the introduction of tamper-proof
bags for duty free alcohol sales.</p><p>However, the Government also continues to
work with the Civil Aviation Authority, airports and airlines to find other ways to
tackle this problem, as part of its consultation on the new UK Aviation 2050 Strategy.
The Home Office launched a Call for Evidence on 1 November 2018 to assess the impact
which the Licensing Act 2003 could have on reducing alcohol-related passenger disruptions
if applied to airside premises at international airports in England and Wales. The
Call for Evidence closed on 1 February, and the responses are currently being analysed.
Any recommendations will be considered as part of the development of the Aviation
2050 Strategy.</p>
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