The number of people drinking in airports has risen drastically in the past three years, according to research by Holiday Extras.
Its survey of nearly 2,000 people across the UK found the number of travellers choosing to enjoy a tipple at the airport increased from 31% in 2015 to 42% by the end of 2018.
Furthermore, the number of people consuming between four and eight units of alcohol has also doubled, rising from 5% to 10% over the same three-year period.
The number of Brits who felt excessive drinking at airports was too commonplace almost doubled to 21%.
The UK Government is considering cutting the hours that drinking is allowed in airports in England and Wales.
It recently launched a consultation on changing the 2003 Licensing Act at airports.
Seamus McCauley, editor in chief at Holiday Extras, said: "Following the government’s consultation announcement in November, we wanted to revisit some of our past research to explore how airport drinking habits have evolved.
"A rise in the number of people drinking at airports needn’t be an issue if those drinks are enjoyed responsibly. However, it is concerning to see excessive airport drinking becoming a more common issue in just three years."
