Overview

• On June 27, Leipzig Airport staff called in federal police twice to escort two heavily intoxicated men off flights before departure.
• A 27-year-old German bound for Mallorca recorded a blood alcohol level of 1.7 per mille in a medical assessment after the flight was aborted.
• A 45-year-old traveling to Funchal failed to board after a breath test showed his blood alcohol level exceeded three per mille.
• Airlines warn that aborted takeoffs due to intoxication can lead to passengers being billed for disruption-related costs.
• Authorities and carriers highlight a broader trend of pre-flight overconsumption across Europe, raising safety and security concerns.