Air rage - is it any wonder why it has grown (Airlines in general)

Member Name: melldrew2

Product:	Airlines in general
Date:	24/07/01 (39 review reads)
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I am not surprised by the growth in what is now commonly termed "Air rage".
Flying overall has become a real pain as airlines are forever moving the goalposts with schedules to maximise the seats filled on flights.
90 per cent of delays are caused by connections from other flights not being on time, frustrations arise before one gets on a flight.
The cramped conditions on most flights now are another contributory factor.
I have heard cabin crew comment about alcohol being a big factor re air rage, why do they ply you with so much of the stuff.
It is well known that alcohol has an enhanced effect at higher altitudes.
Business class is reportedly the worst for air rage according to reports. The amount of alcohol given with and between meals is way over the top.
Airlines were very quick to ban smoking though, even though a significant amount of passengers cannot give up, and find it very diffcult, especially on the long haul flights.
Come on airlines get real, ban alcohol, and re-introduce some smoking seats back on long haul flghts. Reduce the pressures a bit on folk, and air rage may disappear from whence it came.
I see I have already evoked a reaction from the no smoking side, there should be tolerance for all, some people do have a problem trying to stop smoking. There was a cubicle on the Air France lines and this never caused a problem to anyone who didnt smoke.

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