Drunken mum and son's 'terrifying' behaviour on packed flight from Turkey

A drunken mother and son from Preston have been slammed for their 'terrifying' behaviour on a packed easyJet flight from Turkey. Benjamin Lynch threatened to 'chin' an easyJet cabin crew member after they confiscated his drink on the journey to Manchester Airport , a court heard.

His mother, with no prior convictions, received a two-month suspended sentence and must complete 80 hours of unpaid work. The court heard she was in a 'different position' to her son and there was a 'distinction' between their offending on the flight, the M.E.N reports. "You should not get on an aeroplane as an adult if you cannot control your drinking or your behaviour. Those who become drunk on an aircraft whilst in flight must expect a custodial sentence.

James Hudson, prosecuting, said the flight time was four-and-a-half hours and Benjamin Lynch's behaviour began around two-and-a-half hours in. He was first spotted standing at the back of the plane speaking loudly and swearing. That, said Mr Hudson, prompted a 'strong reaction' from Benjamin Lynch, who threatened to 'chin' the member of cabin crew then stood up and squared up to him, knocking over drinks as he did. The court heard after sitting back down, he went to the toilet four times on approach to Manchester then 'began stumbling' down the aisle as the plane taxied to a gate after it landed, falling onto a passenger with a baby nearby at one stage.

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