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Passengers on UK flights are becoming better behaved while in the air, according to new statistics.

Figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) show reported incidents of bad behaviour on flights fell by 9% during 2005-06, compared to the year before.

The drop in incidents has been attributed to a more efficient handling of misbehaving passengers and a greater awareness among people onboard of the consequences of causing trouble.

'Airlines have worked hard to ensure disruptive incidents are kept to a minimum, and more passengers are aware of the consequences of unruly behaviour,' said aviation minister Gillian Merron.

'It is important to know that these incidents are very rare considering the number of flights each year, but they can cause discomfort, danger and delay for fellow passengers,' she added.

The DfT says that the most common causes of disruptive behaviour on flights is excessive consumption of alcohol.

It also highlights that the Civil Aviation Authority considers smoking in the toilet to be a significant incident.

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