Quote Originally Posted by mickd1961 View Post
Don’t you think though that people who are p I s a e d up and loud and obnoxious should be barred from boarding in the first place and if they show similar behaviour whilst the plane is being readied for taking off they should be ejected?
I think, nowadays, most people who are p i ssed are stopped from boarding. However, sometimes it takes a while for ”the effect to kick in”, which could explain why drunks sometimes are encountered on board.

I believe there are hefty fines and severe punishment awaiting for those who create disturbance while under the influence, eg if a plane has to land somewhere else earlier.