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Alcohol alarm at Leipzig Airport: Two passengers stopped before their return flight to Mallorca!
Two drunk passengers at Leipzig/Halle Airport prevented their flight to Mallorca. Breath alcohol levels over 1.7 per mille.
Alcohol alarm at Leipzig Airport: Two passengers stopped before their return flight to Mallorca!
A shocking incident occurred at Leipzig/Halle Airport when first a 27-year-old and then a 45-year-old passenger were banned from their flight to Mallorca due to excessive alcohol consumption. According to a report by World The 27-year-old became very drunk on Thursday morning and was no longer responsive. The alarm was triggered when the pilot aborted the takeoff process and federal police brought the man out of the plane. The breath alcohol test showed an alarming level of 1.7 per mille.
A little later, a 45-year-old passenger was noticed at the gate because of his unusual behavior. He also posed a risk, which is why the pilot decided not to take him with him. He was found to have a breath alcohol level of more than three per mille. The federal police intervened and escorted the man from the security area. These incidents resulted in the plane's departure being delayed MDR reported.
Drinking alcohol at lofty heights
The incidents at the airport are a worrying reminder of the dangers of drinking alcohol on planes. A recent study by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) shows that alcohol consumption at altitude has harmful effects on health. In the cabin of an airplane, where the pressure corresponds to that at about 2,438 meters above sea level, the oxygen content in the blood of healthy people drops to about 88 percent. This can lead to a disastrous condition, especially if you also consume alcohol, as reported by ZDF shows.
The study showed that drinking just two glasses of wine or two cans of beer can reduce blood oxygen levels to about 85 percent. This can lead to an increased heart rate as the heart tries to compensate for lower oxygen levels. This can result in headaches, increased blood pressure and even cardiac arrhythmias. People with previous illnesses or heart disease are particularly at risk.
Given these risks, it is even more important that passengers are aware of their alcohol intake before embarking on their journey. The Federal Police points out that excessive alcohol consumption can not only be dangerous, but also expensive, as the airline can cover the costs of canceled take-offs. The incidents in Leipzig could serve as a warning example that you should not only worry about your own safety, but also that of your fellow travelers.