Making threats, assaulting an airline crew member or endangering the safety of an aircraft carries a penalty of up to 10 years' jail. Photo / Getty Images
If you like to knock back a few drinks before catching a flight, you might want to think about cutting down - particularly if you're flying out of an Australian airport.
From Monday, the Australian Federal Police will launch a crackdown across the country's major airports, with patrols on airport
lounges, bars and common areas.
Drunken passengers identified during random spot checks will be barred from boarding, in an attempt to stop booze-fuelled bad behavior on flights.
Assistant Commissioner David Sharpe told the Courier Mail that those deemed too aggressive or too drunk to follow directions would not be allowed to fly.
"Aircrew cannot afford to be distracted on a flight. They are there to make sure you get to your destination safely and should not have to deal with drunk or violent behaviour from passengers," He said.
