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The problem of drunk plane passengers

Do you like a drink before getting on a plane? Many of us do - whether it's to get in the holiday mood or to ease a fear of flying.
The government wants to reduce the problems caused by drunk passengers and is testing ideas like a ban on people drinking alcohol they've bought before the flight and limits to the amount sold at airport bars and restaurants.
We discussed the issue on the programme - an airline boss told us that cabin crew's commission on booze wasn't an issue, and a former air hostess revealed she'd had SAS training to help deal with inebriated passengers.

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