Pre-holiday tipple at the airport bar?

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:55 pm

I'm hoping to be in the departure lounge around 5am on Friday morning before jetting off for 2 weeks in the sun. Is this too early for a pint to get in the holiday spirit or should I stick to coffee seeing as how I will be with the wife and 2 teenage kids?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:58 pm

Go for it! You'll have to be up very early so by 5am it may well feel like pint o'clock (or whichever alcoholic beverage takes your fancy).

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:01 pm

2 halves perfectly acceptable almost obligatory at that time

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:03 pm

Can I have the 2 halves in the one glass?

Guich · Post by **Guich** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:07 pm

Have a few and embarrass the kids!

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:12 pm

Go whole hog, and have a line too.

Start with a bang.

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:24 pm

MACCA wrote:Go whole hog, and have a line too.

Start with a bang.

From experience - don't take this advice

It's fun but also grim

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:26 pm

Don't watch Panarama from last night. It'll be make you feel guilty for enjoying yourself.

Putneyclaret · Post by **Putneyclaret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:30 pm

How about a glass of fizz and half a dozen oysters?

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:34 pm

Putneyclaret wrote:How about a glass of fizz and half a dozen oysters?

As an aperitif before joining the Mile High Club?

Putneyclaret · Post by **Putneyclaret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:39 pm

On Easyjet???

claretdj · Post by **claretdj** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:42 pm

How weird! I'm currently in Glasgow airport Wetherspoon sampling a pint of tennants, before jetting off to fuerteventura for the next 2 weeks..

utc.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:50 pm

Do whatever you want. Unless you're flying the plane?

2 drink maximum... hah. How about starting by banning those who've had 10 or just come from a nightclub to the airport for a 4am Ryanair to Ibiza.

Fed up of people overreacting about everything.

Sutton-Claret · Post by **Sutton-Claret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:02 pm

I always used to whatever the time - earlier the better. I was never the only one that's for sure. Haven't been able to do it on the holiday I'm currently on as we had to collect a hire car in Malaga. Plenty of people drinking at 5am in Manchester airport on our way out....... I was jealous and she knew it.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:10 pm

Once you're past security then it's fine! You're on international time then and it's always drinks o'clock! Unless you're a pikey, in which please don't drink near me (especially if you can't handle it).

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:18 pm

Having spent a long time flying people on holiday, passengers getting p!ssed before flying is simply crass stupidity. What seems like fun to these idiots is generally very annoying to everyone else. If it was down to me they would be refused passage and would forfeit their holiday. Having to taxi back to the gate, divert whilst en-route or having to get the police to meet the aircraft is needless and it can get very expensive. Personally, I would sue the miscreants for every penny it costs to divert the aircraft, and put their names on an industry wide sh!t list. Simply put, have a sharpener if you must, but leave the drinking until you get where you are going.

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:20 pm

I'll be having a few in the morning at Stansted. 2 weeks in Italy.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:37 pm

I've a couple of mates who always get hammered before flying. They dress is up as 'enjoying themselves' etc, but they're just s**t scared of flying. Which is fine, but let's not pretend otherwise.

Enjoy it while you can if it's your thing, I can see it going the way of smoking in public places in the next few years.

Clarinetclaret · Post by **Clarinetclaret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:55 pm

claretdj wrote:How weird! I'm currently in Glasgow airport Wetherspoon sampling a pint of tennants, before jetting off to fuerteventura for the next 2 weeks.. utc.

Just been Caleta de Fuste, lovely place.
I'm a nervous flyer but I wouldn't want to get on a plane hammered. Might have a pint if it's an afternoon or evening flight, but can't see the attraction of drinking before dinner.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:33 pm

It's the mandatory facebook posts that follow are worst.
Yes you're going to France mate. Nobody cares.

No Ney Never · Post by **No Ney Never** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:38 pm

BennyD wrote:Having spent a long time flying people on holiday, passengers getting p!ssed before flying is simply crass stupidity. What seems like fun to these idiots is generally very annoying to everyone else. If it was down to me they would be refused passage and would forfeit their holiday. Having to taxi back to the gate, divert whilst en-route or having to get the police to meet the aircraft is needless and it can get very expensive. Personally, I would sue the miscreants for every penny it costs to divert the aircraft, and put their names on an industry wide sh!t list. Simply put, have a sharpener if you must, but leave the drinking until you get where you are going.

I would also like to add the danger to other passengers should an emergency evacuation be required.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:42 pm

Getting hammered and causing distress to other passengers and crew should be totally and absolutely dealt with in the strictest manner.
Having a couple of quiet beers before you go without concerning anyone else is OK in my book.
The airlines want to ban alcohol sales in the airport, but will they also ban in flight sales of alcohol or is that too much of a money spinner?

I would never pay on board prices anyway. Compete rip off.

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:15 pm

Dom wrote:I'll be having a few in the morning at Stansted. 2 weeks in Italy.

Good for you and if you have one too many, I hope you are refused passage.

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:20 pm

starting_11 wrote:Do whatever you want. Unless you're flying the plane?

2 drink maximum... hah. How about starting by banning those who've had 10 or just come from a nightclub to the airport for a 4am Ryanair to Ibiza.

Fed up of people overreacting about everything.

Idiot. Just one of the reasons society is going down the pan is because of the 'do whatever you want and f*ck everyone else' attitude. Oh, and If some p!ssed up t0sser was blocking your emergency exit with an on board fire in progress, I'll bet you wouldn't be thinking 'Fed up of people overreacting about everything'.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:45 pm

Mine is a nice cup of tea.

Unfortunately it's normally bogging in the Airport so a refreshing Cider often wins the day.

EDIT

Although it was 1985, it wasn't too long ago in my memory the Manchester Airport disaster, some of our posters probably don't even know it happened.

If this doesn't make you think about being responsible, nothing will.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_A ... Flight_28M" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:48 pm

I always have one last nice lager before flying in for a visit and one last s**t pint before returning to beer civilisation

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:51 pm

I fly long haul every two weeks and never touch a drop at the airport. My first drink is usually a glass of red wine with the meal en-route. I see so many people at Manchester at 5 in the morning on the lash and it never ceases to amaze me. They certainly have stronger constitutions than me.

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:21 pm

And fewer brain cells.

occ-claret · Post by **occ-claret** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:51 pm

Time is irrelevant at the airport. Get a pint and an English breakfast. I did 2 days ago

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:03 pm

I was diverted to France on a family holiday to Spain, Jet2 early morning flight from Leeds with a stag do of around 33 on. Now most of them were pretty sound and embarrassed about their two friends behaviour who had purchased a bottle of Vodka and Champagne to top up their 10 pints. The only problem the airline staff had was the alcohol they were consuming wasn't sold by them so they tried to take it off them. Not that they were ****** out of their heads. This led to them downing straight Vodka and Champagne straight from the bottle and threatening to bottle the air stewardess.
Their mates helped strap them in to continue the flight but they just got worse as the Vodka kicked in, eventually getting arrested in France at a 45k expense and 2 hours delay to our arrival.
They should of been stopped from flying but it's a profit driven industry, apparently Jet2 won't serve alcohol before 8am now.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:39 pm

karatekid wrote:I'm hoping to be in the departure lounge around 5am on Friday morning before jetting off for 2 weeks in the sun. Is this too early for a pint to get in the holiday spirit or should I stick to coffee seeing as how I will be with the wife and 2 teenage kids?

There were four of us sat together last month on the way to Dublin. The flight was 8 a.m. and it was around an hour before that when we got through security and sat down. The order was three coffees and a pint. To be honest, I don't think I could drink a pint at that time, but you are on holiday.

Will there be a photo for the new feature (once I've received enough)?
http://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboar ... =2&t=17708" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:49 pm

Burnley shirt and camera are packed

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:51 pm

BennyD wrote:Idiot. Just one of the reasons society is going down the pan is because of the 'do whatever you want and f*ck everyone else' attitude. Oh, and If some p!ssed up t0sser was blocking your emergency exit with an on board fire in progress, I'll bet you wouldn't be thinking 'Fed up of people overreacting about everything'.

...and how often does that happen?

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:51 pm

occ-claret wrote:Time is irrelevant at the airport. Get a pint and an English breakfast. I did 2 days ago

If so, why do people kick off when their flight is delayed?

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:59 pm

There is a difference between having a couple of beers and getting hammered.. Stay sensible and it isn't a problem. It's the idiots who spoil it for everyone else. As usual.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:31 am

I find it amusing (many may not), that staff on aeroplanes struggle to deal with drunken passengers. Why do airports have bars? Nuts, if you ask me!

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:43 am

Pace yourself. Have a G&T on the plane.

occ-claret · Post by **occ-claret** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:17 pm

People kick off because they are idiots. Simple as

HatfieldClaret · Post by **HatfieldClaret** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:29 pm

I can't drink alcohol in the morning but I am a nervous flyer.

Therefore I always get an afternoon flight.

Fortunately when I drink I never get arsey, I just fall asleep.

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:26 pm

starting_11 wrote:...and how often does that happen?

More often that you'd think.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:45 pm

So... There are loads of incidents of ****** up people blocking exits in an emergency?

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:51 pm

I must admit that I've been lucky because in the 30 years I've been flying abroad for a summer holiday, often twice a year and at peak times, I've never witnessed any problems involving over consumption of alcohol by any passenger on any flight.

Like I say, lucky I guess. Statistically probably not so.

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:16 am

BennyD wrote:Good for you and if you have one too many, I hope you are refused passage.

I had a few glasses of "free" prosecco in the escape lounge. Very civilised

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:18 am

Double gin and tonic - whatever the flight time.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:53 am

Last time I flew I chilled out in the Virgin Atlantic lounge at Heathrow, had a glass of champagne with my full english (i also had a pot of tea!) and then chilled out on the soft seats sipping 2 pints and a rather posh cocktail. It's not my normal 1 pint at Wetherspoons-esque departure lounge pub with full english, but that is the most I have drank before a flight. I did so, because I wanted to enjoy the experience. I wasn't harming anyone and had no interest in causing any interruption or hassle for my fellow flyers.

Zesty · Post by **Zesty** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:22 am

It is never ever too early for a holiday pint or 3 !! I normally get a stein, expensive but delicious

Hendrickxz · Post by **Hendrickxz** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:47 am

I didn't know they still brewed Stein!

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:28 pm

I shall be at Manchester Airport tomorrow at 5.30am for my flight to Alicante, 2.45hr flight. Will kick the day off with a coffee and a pana chocolata pastry. I never drink alcohol on a short flight, can't anyhow as I shall be driving at the other end.

In my younger days I was always ****** when I arrived at my destination. Nothing worse than having a hang over and feeling rotten when you get off the plane

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:14 pm

Nothing better than a good brew, tea or coffee, I don't mind which. I make nothing of
standing outside a miniscule bog, dancing a jig several times during a flight.

I too am lucky in that I have never been bothered on a flight by drunken idiots, so
let's hope it continues next Wednesday when I am Cyprus bound.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:07 pm

karatekid wrote:I'm hoping to be in the departure lounge around 5am on Friday morning before jetting off for 2 weeks in the sun. Is this too early for a pint to get in the holiday spirit or should I stick to coffee seeing as how I will be with the wife and 2 teenage kids?

My advice is do everyone a favour and stick to a cuppa or a fruit juice.