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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Everyone who visits airport issued stark ban warning
People who are set to fly soon have been told that they could end up being turned away - and banned from their holiday The UK government has issued a stark warning to travellers who consume alcohol before flying. While having a drink or two is allowed, strict rules are in place - and ignoring them could result in hefty fines or even Scots being banned from your holiday altogether. "If you get intoxicated at the airport, you may not be able to take your flight and you will need to make new travel arrangements at your own cost. If you consume alcohol at the airport, do so responsibly." The One Too Many campaign website, launched in 2018, delivers a clear and serious warning to those who choose to ignore the rules. The website directs people to the campaign where it cautions: "If you are deemed unfit to fly, you may be denied boarding,' which could ultimately mean missing out on your entire holiday. They also warn that you could "face up to 2 years in jail for disrupting a flight" as well as being handed a hefty £5,000 fine "if you delay a flight from taking off." But it does not end there. Travel experts also highlight that causing trouble during a flight could lead to serious consequences, including an £80,000 diversion fee for mid-air incidents. Additionally, if your actions result in a cancelled flight, "you may be banned from flying in the future." This means that not only may you lose out on flight money, but all your holiday money too, and because you were responsible, you won't be able to claim anything back. The One Too Many campaign resources are in place across more than 20 UK airports including: Manchester London Heathrow London Gatwick Birmingham Newcastle International Bristol Liverpool John Lennon Airside retailers and food and beverage outlets, such as World Duty Free and JD Wetherspoons The One Too Many campaign is a joint initiative led by several key industry bodies, including the UK Travel Retail Forum (UKTRF), the Airport Operators Association (AOA), Airlines UK, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The campaign said on its website: "The industry is committed to tackling disruptive behaviour through a voluntary Code of Practice. Signatories to the Code work together to prevent and minimise the number of disruptive passenger incidents, and promote 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." Karen Dee, the chief executive of the Airport Operators Association, said: "UK airports are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers. We urge travellers to enjoy their journeys responsibly and not ruin their holidays or the holidays of others. Airports will continue to monitor and act against any disruptive behaviour to ensure everyone's safety." Just recently, Ryanair re-confirmed its "zero tolerance policy" and said they it's prepared to deliver "many consequences" to people who violate their rules. As reported by the Daily Record, earlier in the month, the popular budget airline said that due to "disruptive behaviour", one of its passengers had been handed a five-year ban from flying with them. On Tuesday, April 8, Ryanair announced it is pursuing legal action and seeking over €3,000 (around £2,582) in compensation from a passenger whose disruptive behaviour on flight FR7124 from Berlin to Marrakesh on January 9 caused significant disruption. The airline stated that the passenger's "inexcusable behaviour" necessitated a diversion to Seville, more than 400 miles away from the flight's planned destination. The issues did not end there with the incident forcing all 170 passengers and six crew members to disembark the aircraft. On its website, Ryanair condemned the disruption, stating: "It is completely unacceptable that passengers who work hard to enjoy a trip away with family/friends are robbed of the pleasure due to one passenger's failure to behave."
Daily Record
01-08-2025
- Daily Record
Brits warned holidays 'could be ruined' in summer airport crackdown
Airports across the UK have teamed up to urge passengers to behave or risk missing out on their trips completely Brits preparing for their getaways have been cautioned that poor behaviour could completely "ruin" their summer breaks this year. A nationwide initiative being rolled out at all major airports is urging travellers to "fly responsibly" or face "paying the price". With travel experts forecasting this summer could see record-breaking passenger numbers, the One Too Many initiative is alerting holidaymakers that excessive drinking before departure might lead to severe repercussions. Campaign materials have even alerted Brits that they could be thrown in prison if they breach regulations. Passengers causing mayhem on aircraft could find themselves refused boarding, hit with lifetime bans or pay fines up to £80,000 if their behaviour forces a plane to alter its route mid-flight. One of the campaign's warnings read: "One too many is all it takes to ruin a holiday, cause a delay, land YOU in jail, cancel a flight, [and/or] divert a plane." The One Too Many campaign materials have been rolled out at over 20 UK airports including London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and Bristol. The campaign stated on its website: "The industry is committed to tackling disruptive behaviour through a voluntary Code of Practice. "Signatories to the Code work together to prevent and minimise the number of disruptive passenger incidents, and promote 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." Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association, commented to say: "UK airports are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers. We urge travellers to enjoy their journeys responsibly and not ruin their holidays or the holidays of others. Airports will continue to monitor and act against any disruptive behaviour to ensure everyone's safety." The One Too Many campaign, which aims to tackle the issue of unruly passengers, was initially launched in 2018 and has garnered support from the Government, including endorsements from the Department for Transport and the Home Office. This initiative emerged just days after police in the north initiated their own drive to rein in overindulgent Brits returning from their breaks, reports the Mirror. As part of 'Operation Take Off', officers were stationed at Teesside Airport, intercepting drivers who had just landed and had difficulty moderating their drinking on board. Just one person among the more than 100 people tested was discovered to have alcohol on their breath. The level detected was beneath the legal threshold, according to officers, who issued the person a caution after they acknowledged consuming a single glass of wine whilst on the aircraft. Earlier this year, Ryanair urged airports to restrict travellers to a maximum of two alcoholic beverages prior to boarding, arguing it would result in "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews". At the time, a Ryanair spokesman slammed governments throughout Europe for what the airline perceived as their "repeated failure to take action when disruptive passengers threaten aircraft safety and force them to divert". They continued: "It is time that European Union authorities take action to limit the sale of alcohol at airports."
Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Daily Mirror
Airports say your holidays 'could be ruined before you fly out'
Passengers who are not on their best behaviour could face jail time or a fine, according to a campaign led by the country's biggest airports Brits jetting off have been warned to be on their best behaviour or their summer holidays could "ruined" this year, officials have warned. A nationwide campaign going around the UK's airports is encouraging holidaymakers to "fly responsibly" or risk "paying the price". With experts predicting this summer to be one of the busiest ever for air travel, the One Too Many campaign is cautioning travellers that having too much alcohol before flying out could result in serious consequences. Promotional material even warned Brits they face jail time if they flout any rules. Travellers who cause disruption on flights may find themselves denied boarding, hit with a lifetime band or fines of up to £80,000 should their conduct force an aircraft to change course mid-journey. "One too many is all it takes to ruin a holiday, cause a delay, land YOU in jail, cancel a flight, [and/or] divert a plane," one of the campaign's warnings said. The One Too Many campaign resources have been deployed across more than 20 UK airports including London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and Bristol, reports the Liverpool Echo. The campaign said on its website: "The industry is committed to tackling disruptive behaviour through a voluntary Code of Practice. "Signatories to the Code work together to prevent and minimise the number of disruptive passenger incidents, and promote 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." Karen Dee, the chief executive of the Airport Operators Association, said: "UK airports are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers. We urge travellers to enjoy their journeys responsibly and not ruin their holidays or the holidays of others. Airports will continue to monitor and act against any disruptive behaviour to ensure everyone's safety." The One Too Many campaign was first launched in 2018, with support from the Government and includes endorsements from the Department for Transport and the Home Office. The campaign came just days after police in the north launched their own campaign to curb boozy Brits who came back from their holidays. Officers stopped drivers leaving Teesside Airport as part of 'Operation Take Off', which targeted passengers who had flown into the airport and had struggled to control their boozing during their flights. Only one person out of the more than 100 checked was found to have alcohol in their breath. The amount found was below the legal limit, according to police, who gave the person a warning after they admitted to having one glass of wine on board. Earlier this year, Ryanair called for airports to limit passengers to having no more than two drinks before they board, claiming it would lead to "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews". At the time, a spokesperson for Ryanair criticised governments across Europe for what it saw as their "repeated failure to take action when disruptive passengers threaten aircraft safety and force them to divert". They added: "It is time that European Union authorities take action to limit the sale of alcohol at airports."
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Airport rule break could see you fined £80,000
The initiative is in place at more than 20 UK airports Holidaymakers have been warned their trips could be "ruined", as part of a campaign in place at over 20 British airports. The government-backed One Too Many initiative is reminding travellers to "fly responsibly" or face the consequences. Ahead of what is set to be a hugely busy summer for international travel, London Stansted bosses have issued an alert, reminding passengers not to fall foul of an important airport rule. The update, issued on X on Friday, reads: "Did you know that if you are deemed unfit to fly, you may be denied boarding and you could face up to two years in jail for disrupting a flight?" Text on an accompanying image adds: "One too many is all it takes to ruin a holiday, cause a delay, land YOU in jail, cancel a flight, [and/or] divert a plane". Passengers who drink too much at the airport could find themselves denied boarding, banned permanently by the airline, or hit with hefty fines reaching up to £80,000 if their behaviour causes a flight to be diverted. As well as Stansted, the One Too Many campaign is in operation at other leading airports, such as London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon. Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association, said: "UK airports are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers. We urge travellers to enjoy their journeys responsibly and not ruin their holidays or the holidays of others." She further added that airports will persistently monitor and take action against any unruly behaviour to guarantee everyone's safety. The government, including the Department for Transport and the Home Office, has been supporting the One Too Many campaign since it first launched in 2018.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Daily Record
Airport mistake could see you banned from flying
You could also be hit with a hefty fine, and 'ruin' a holiday Holidays could be "ruined", warns a multi-airport campaign across the UK. Holidaymakers are being urged to "fly responsibly" or face hefty consequences, according to a Government-backed initiative. The One Too Many campaign is in place across more than 20 UK airports, and its posters remind passengers that consuming too much alcohol at the terminal could lead to severe consequences. One Too Many signs read: "One too many is all it takes to ruin a holiday, cause a delay, land YOU in jail, cancel a flight, [and/or] divert a plane". Those who disrupt flights could be refused boarding, receive a lifetime airline ban, or could even incur fines of up to £80,000 if their on-board behaviour means the plane has to be diverted. One Too Many campaign assets are on display at more than 20 UK airports, including London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle International, Liverpool John Lennon, and Bristol. Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association, said: "UK airports are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers. We urge travellers to enjoy their journeys responsibly and not ruin their holidays or the holidays of others." "Airports will continue to monitor and act against any disruptive behaviour to ensure everyone's safety." The One Too Many campaign launched in 2018, backed by the government, including nods of approval from the Department for Transport and the Home Office.
