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Passengers often treat themselves to a beer or wine on board an airplane. The case of an airline in Great Britain shows that some people are exaggerating.
London – It sounds like a joke, but that's actually what happened: According to the boss of the airline SunExpress, British vacationers drank almost all of the alcohol on board shortly after a passenger plane took off: “We didn't have any beer 25 minutes after departure no more wine. We have never managed this on any other market,” explains Max Kownatzki, head of SunExpress, in an interview with the trade magazine Travel Industry News (TTG).
British tourists are more hedonistic than European ones: In Great Britain, vacation trips start with a beer
The airline has only been offering flights from Great Britain for two years. According to Kownatzki, it was probably the first flight full of British tourists. According to the British daily newspaper The Mirror However, in the United Kingdom it is not surprising that the plane was quickly empty of drinks. British holidaymakers would traditionally start their trips abroad with a “pint” – i.e. a beer.
Kownatzki, a former Lufthansa executive, has made similar observations. He has generally found that British travelers are more “hedonistic” than European tourists. They would be willing to spend a lot more money. Despite this willingness, it is expensive fun for tourists. Because according to the portal Travel reporter On average, passengers pay 5.15 euros for a small can of beer and 6.15 euros for a glass of wine.
Drunk behavior while traveling by plane can have consequences
However, passengers should not limit their consumption of alcohol on the plane. Inappropriate, drunken behavior by guests can be punished. According to a Ryanair spokeswoman, drunk passengers could be turned away in the queue. High fines could also follow.
Problem tourists from the United Kingdom: British government warns against German beer
But British tourists in particular often make unpleasant headlines when traveling abroad. Last year, the city of Amsterdam released a so-called “Stay Away” campaign to discourage party tourists from traveling to the Dutch capital. The campaign was initially aimed exclusively at young men between the ages of 18 and 35 from Great Britain.
The British government also sees a need for action: it has issued a warning specifically aimed at British football fans for the 2024 European Championship. Reports about this, among other things The mirror. The notice said: “The beer can be stronger than in the UK, so drink responsibly, know your limits and respect local laws.” (jus)
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