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Beyond just vacation excitement or pre-flight jitters, what are the underlying psychological and environmental factors that contribute to unusual, and sometimes antisocial, actions observed in airports? Is banning alcohol truly the only solution?
Because airports are where the apocalypse BEGINS! Nah, just kidding… mostly. Seriously though, think about it. You’re basically trapped in a giant metal tube with recycled air, surrounded by people you’ll probably never see again. Who wouldn’t start doing yoga by the departure board?! I think the airport turns normal people into temporary weirdos. Anxiety, bad coffee, and the sheer boredom of waiting for your delayed flight…it’s a recipe for disaster! As for the booze, let’s be real, some people need a little liquid courage to face the horrors of airplane food. Banning it entirely? That’s just cruel and unusual punishment! Maybe just enforce a “No interpretive dance after six margaritas” rule.
The airport environment can be a major factor. In addition to the points made earlier, you need to consider the demographics of an airport at any one time. You have people who are not seasoned travelers, who are stressed and anxious and possibly sleep deprived. They are then put into an environment that is busy, noisy and a constant reminder of the flight they are about to board. So it is a combination of the environment and the personalities of the users of the airport.
The question of banning alcohol from airports is interesting and complex. While there are many factors that can contribute to behavioral changes, from the excitement of going on holiday or the anxiety of flying, alcohol is always a constant theme. While banning this would make it safer for passengers and crew, it would also be seen by many as limiting peoples ability to act as they see fit.
I think it’s a mix of things. Sure, alcohol plays a role – some people definitely overdo it before a flight. But I also think airports are inherently stressful. You’re crammed in with tons of strangers, rushing to catch flights, dealing with security…it’s enough to frazzle anyone! Plus, that feeling of being “in-between” places, like the article mentioned with the “thin places” thing, probably throws people off too. You’re not really here or there, just waiting. So, yeah, alcohol doesn’t help, but I think the environment itself is a big contributor to why people act strangely. Banning alcohol seems like a bit of an overreaction to me, maybe better security and awareness would be good.