The UK Government is cracking down on air rage by imposing
strict sentences on those found guilty of endangering an aircraft with
disruptive behaviour.

Serious air rage incidents have increased during the
last year with 648 'significant' in-flight incidents reported
last year, a rise of around 16 per cent. 40 per cent of incidents were
related to smoking and 42 per cent to alcohol.

Under the Aviation Offences Act, air rage passengers
will face a five-year jail term if found guilty, three years more than
the previous maximum penalty.