It can be a bit more than a spilt drink.
Disruptive passengers may cause the plane to divert to another airport - that costs the airline in time, money and compensation claims from the other passengers.
And when when a plane diversion is unnecessary, activation of special security protocols on arrival will inevitably impact unloading and turnaround times, and add to delays, with self-evident cost implications, all round.
Disruptive passengers may cause the plane to divert to another airport - that costs the airline in time, money and compensation claims from the other passengers.
Understand that a disruptive passenger can and do cost an airline in time and money
But can another passenger make a claim against the airline say for a delayed flight or diversion because of a disruptive passenger
I know the airline would have to make arrangements to get you to your destination
But surely any claim for compensation would fail as the event was outside the control of the airline ??