Urgent warning to travellers over airport crackdown that could see your holiday AXED

TRAVELLERS are being warned that their holiday could be cancelled amid a crackdown at a Scots airport.

It’s common for holidaygoers to start their journey at the bar before heading through security.

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But now anyone who is spotted being drunk or disorderly this summer could face their flight being cancelled.

Security staff and police at Aberdeen International Airport have said they are cracking down on abusive behaviour ahead of the busy summer season.

They will be carrying out patrols and said that the behaviour will not be tolerated.

As a result, anyone being disruptive could on board could be arrested.

It comes as 48 incidents at the airport required security in the last two years – with seven of these being charged with offences by cops.

William Wallace, manager of Aberdeen International Airport security, revealed anyone who arrives drunk could see their holiday cut short.

He said: “When they arrive at the airport, we look for any signs of loud behaviour or any disruption and we have got a process in place to manage that in a safe manner.

“If someone does arrive intoxicated there’s a fair chance they won’t get to go on their trip, or their dream holiday and it can cause a lot of inconvenience for them and their families and other passengers as well.”

The airport and Police Scotland have teamed up for their Campus Watch campaign in a bid to warn passengers that if they are drunk or abusive then they will be stopped from boarding their plane.

This could cause a delay in the flight, or even cause it to be cancelled, which would impact other travellers.

Inspector Gary Tough, from Police Scotland’s Border Policing Command, said: “Our approach through Campus Watch is not to wait and respond to incidents of disorder, but to proactively prevent them from occurring, through a combination of early intervention, engagement and patrolling.

“Our message to the public is that Police Scotland and our airport partners are here to support you and to ensure your journey through the airport campus is a successful one.”

Mark Beveridge, AIA Operations Director, said: “Instances of disruptive behaviour at our airport remain extremely rare and Campus Watch plays a positive role in ensuring the vast majority of our passengers travel through the airport safely, responsibly and without incident.

“However, one incident, is one too many and we want to reach the tiny minority who fail to act in a responsible manner.”

Officers will be on the lookout for large groups or anyone who could be intoxicated or causing problems.

Extra security will also be on hand at closed gates and at baggage drop-off points to calm arguments.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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