Writer Amelia Mularz was on a Chicago-to-Los Angeles redeye earlier this year when a very drunk passenger plopped into the seat next to hers. As the plane pulled back from the gate, the man ran to the ...

Unruly passenger incidents are rising, and alcohol is a repeat trigger. This guide explains gate screening, onboard rules about serving and personal booze, and why penalties can be steep—plus simple ...

The more I hear about drunken passengers on planes, the more I begin to agree with the notion that alcohol should not be served on them. Yet again, we have a story of a flight being disrupted because ...

Aviation safety hinges on countless factors, yet one persistent threat continues to disrupt flights worldwide: intoxicated passengers. The industry collects staggering data on this problem, yet ...