{"id":161515,"date":"2022-08-03T12:53:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T12:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=161515"},"modified":"2022-08-03T12:53:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T12:53:05","slug":"ryanir-trolley-wally-warned-he-faces-jail-for-boozing-on-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/ryanir-trolley-wally-warned-he-faces-jail-for-boozing-on-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryanir trolley wally warned he faces JAIL for boozing on flight"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Trolley Wally warned he faces JAIL for boozing on flight: Ryanair steward who was sacked for &#8216;necking&#8217; Jack Daniels on plane tells judge &#8216;I&#8217;m no criminal&#8217; as he&#8217;s told he could serve two-year term<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ryanair steward\u00a0Sam Thompson was sacked for &#8216;downing booze on a flight&#8217;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The 26-year-old was arrested at Stansted Airport in Essex on May 19<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thompson is now set to\u00a0appear Chelmsford Crown Court on August 31<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Ryanair steward who has admitted to drinking alcohol while working on a flight has told a court: &#8216;I am not a criminal&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Sam Thompson, 26, was working on the plane flying from from Poland to Stanstead Airport in Essex on May 18 when a witness saw him drink Jack Daniels from the trolley and later consume a small bottle of wine, Chelmsford Magistrates&#8217; Court heard.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Thompson, of Warrenfield Close, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, admitted to performing an aviation function as a member of cabin crew while his ability to do so was impaired by drink.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson was due to be sentenced at Chelmsford Magistrates&#8217; Court in Essex on Monday but was instead committed for sentencing at Chelmsford Crown Court on August 31.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutor Ashley Petchey noted Thompson is of &#8216;previous good character&#8217; but said it was an &#8216;unusual case&#8217; because there are &#8216;no sentencing guidelines&#8217;, implying this was due to the rarity of the offence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2022\/06\/08\/13\/58827281-0-image-a-116_1654689757675.jpg\" height=\"951\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Sam Thompson, 26, arrives at Chelmsford Magistrates court in June ahead of his plea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2022\/05\/23\/14\/58174685-10844557-image-a-71_1653312162513.jpg\" height=\"1159\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Sam Thompson, 26, was accused of drinking a mini bottle of wine and a shot of Jack Daniels whisky from a drinks trolley<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2022\/05\/23\/14\/58174687-10844557-image-a-72_1653312173666.jpg\" height=\"422\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The offence could lead to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, a fine or both<\/p>\n<p>Mr Petchey outlined that under section 95 of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, the offence could lead to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, a fine or both; or on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.<\/p>\n<p>As magistrates can only issue sentences of up to 12 months&#8217; imprisonment for a single offence, they agreed to commit the matter to Crown court.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Carroll, for Thompson, said it was a &#8216;great pity&#8217; the case could not conclude today as planned, but said he has &#8216;glowing references&#8217; to show the crown court judge.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We would like Mr Thompson to gain help,&#8217; chairman of the bench Stuart Cranmer said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2022\/05\/23\/11\/58169483-10844557-image-a-59_1653301667348.jpg\" height=\"429\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The alleged incident is said to have taken place on a flight\u00a0from Rzeszow to Stansted <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2022\/05\/23\/10\/58167759-10844557-image-a-31_1653298915783.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Ryanair crew are banned from drinking alcohol during a flight (stock image)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Clearly there will be a punishment element to it but hopefully you will get help.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Mr Carroll, who previously said the defendant and alcohol are &#8216;not the best of friends&#8217;, replied: &#8216;I am grateful for you words, I&#8217;m sure they give some comfort to Mr Thompson.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Mr Cranmer extended Thompson&#8217;s unconditional bail but reminded him he must be at court for sentencing and not commit further offences 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