At zone 3 boarding for Saturday's DL 1581 SEA-ANC, the GA walks to a young man seated nearby and asks him if he had been drinking. When he replies, "Yes", she tell him, "Sorry, you can't board this flight, but I will re-book you." The man expresses surprise, but doesn't argue. What surprises me is that the man wasn't obviously drunk, and was doing nothing more than having a normal conversation with two other flyers.
I wouldn't in my wildest imagination pegged him as a potential in-flight problem. Probably had a beer somewhere, and was only guilty of being in his 20's and choosing a waiting seat near the gate agent.
I arrived at the gate after first class boarding only because I had to finish my alcoholic drink at the Skyclub. Was at least smart enough not to open my mouth to butt in and argue on the man's behalf.
I wouldn't in my wildest imagination pegged him as a potential in-flight problem. Probably had a beer somewhere, and was only guilty of being in his 20's and choosing a waiting seat near the gate agent.
I arrived at the gate after first class boarding only because I had to finish my alcoholic drink at the Skyclub. Was at least smart enough not to open my mouth to butt in and argue on the man's behalf.