Martyn Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 An A-list actor is accused of having a mile-high fling, and a private plane company plans to launch chartered flights for romantic liaisons. But what exactly is the legality of this much fabled form of sexual indulgence?It's a heady mix. There's the adrenaline of flying at 30,000 feet on the way to exotic shores and the frisson of illicit temptation. And maybe even the business class champagne. Sex on an aeroplane - after the seatbelt lights are off, naturally - makes good reading for fans of blockbuster romance novels, but for some it is more than just a fantasy. Janet Jackson and Richard Branson are self-confessed members of the "Mile-High Club" and Ralph Fiennes may have joined them. Qantas is investigating whether the British actor had sex with an air steward on a flight from Darwin to Mumbai. And entrepreneur Mike Crisp has launched a service on his six-seater private plane for couples who wish to get amorous for 90 minutes while being flown above the English countryside. But is having sex on a plane legal? A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman says he is unaware of any prosecutions. "The police would need to have a complaint and they would then investigate, and if they thought there was a case to answer then we would make a judgement on whether there's a case to bring forward." What legislation is invoked depends on the circumstances, he says, and the police would look at the offence as a whole before deciding if laws such as outraging public decency have been infringed. Public decency Getting frisky in the plane toilet could be a criminal offence, says travel lawyer Philip Banks, from the firm Irwin Mitchell. A person has committed an offence if they have sex in a lavatory to which the public has access, under section 71 of the Sexual Offences Act 2004. Although there is no case law because the statute is so new, a plane's toilet could be interpreted as public under these terms, he says. The punishment is a six-month prison stint or a ?1,000 fine. Outraging public decency under common law could also be used, he says, if it was proven that at least one person may have seen the act. But it may not be the UK laws which come into play, and which country's laws govern the offence may depend on the destination, the departure point, the country over which the offence is committed and the country where the plane is registered, says criminal lawyer Julian Young. But despite the confessions of the rich and famous, there are few known instances of anyone getting caught. One senior member of British Airways' cabin crew, who does not want to be named, says he's never encountered it in 10 years of flying. And a BA spokeswoman says it could be a criminal offence. "It depends on the circumstances. In some cases it's better to have a quiet word because it could be better not to draw attention to other passengers who may not have noticed. "But if we believe they have broken the law or they've caused upset to other people and there's been a complaint, we could go to the police." Although the airline cannot fine passengers, it can ban them for offensive behaviour, although she's unaware if this has ever happened. There is nothing in transport law governing the matter of having sex on public transport. And the Civil Aviation Authority says there's nothing specific about it in aviation law - but there are other considerations. "To comply with health and safety laws, they would have to be sitting with their seatbelts on for take-off and landing," a spokeswoman says. And to join the club while strapped in would take some doing. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6360869.stm It is something I would like to do in the future anyway;)). What are your thoughts on joining the "high mile club"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
»X« Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 It's a heady mix. There's the adrenaline of flying at 30,000 feet on the way to exotic shores and the frisson of illicit temptation. And maybe even the business class champagne lol its a plane. Hardly a strip joint. Unless you get turned on by the in flight meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad.C Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 There comes a time, in every mans life where he must let his Snake out on a Plane.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted February 14, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 14, 2007 you need a strip joint to get turned on? the turn on is the fact that its not exactly the thing to do... its a risk and its different... i can see why it may be considered illegal but ble i say fair play to anyone who goes for it... i would have absolutly no problem what so ever if my missus asked for a bit of mile high action if this guy flies over international waters im sure he could get away with his buisness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 i suppose its like playing porn on a public plane theres nothing really wrong besides being publicly indecent and offensive to other passengers lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laughing Man Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 There comes a time, in every mans life where he must let his Snake out on a Plane.. I can see a horribly scripted porn being made in progress now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40420_1437839287 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 There comes a time, in every mans life where he must let his Snake out on a Plane.. And I was so looking forward to watching 'Snakes on a plane' Just doesn't give the correct mental image anymore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurë Veteran Posted February 14, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 14, 2007 I can't see why you would want to have sex in a filthy toilet :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Capone Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 ^^ Maybe if you are a filthy ho-ney ;) :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljames28 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I can't see why you would want to have sex in a filthy toilet :x Proabably because people get offended if you do it in the isles :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted February 14, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 14, 2007 I can't see why you would want to have sex in a filthy toilet :x It would also be a pretty tight squeeze in there. I dunno, I can't see it working out at all but then again my girlfriend would never go for it. Perhaps I would think differently if she were more of a fiend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathGod Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hell no,I had my own fun share on flights to germany and trips back home to usa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 It is not illegal, but may be against the airlines rules. And speaking from experience, there is plenty of room in an airline toilet for torrid dirty sex. But no, it's not romantic. But spending the rest of the flight giggling is fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Its only illegal if you get caught or its your mother you are having sex with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted February 15, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 15, 2007 Its only illegal if you get caught or its your mother you are having sex with. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyehac Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 If this increases, then I can imagine doing it when space travel comes a common reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altermind Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 sex on a plane = overrated... sex while skydiving... wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Sex on a plane (the action physically) is overrated, but it feels so naughty, so it's fun. As for sex in space, people are already anticipating it. I shudder to think about fluids in zero-g though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_psc Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 sex while skydiving... wow! how is that even possible o.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
»X« Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Sex on a plane (the action physically) is overrated, but it feels so naughty, so it's fun.As for sex in space, people are already anticipating it. I shudder to think about fluids in zero-g though... Prepare for re-entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 There comes a time, in every mans life where he must let his Snake out on a Plane.. hahahah:D:D That got me smilin:p:p I think would be a good idea, but when it's a special plane for that kinda thing, it takes the whole thrill out of the experience. I'm not too sure if this idea would take-off (Excuse the pun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Allen Veteran Posted February 15, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 15, 2007 I think having sex in a plane would be one of the most uncomfortable way to actually do the deed. I have enough problems going to the washroom in that confined amount of space, let alone having sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+M2Ys4U Subscriber¹ Posted February 15, 2007 Subscriber¹ Share Posted February 15, 2007 And to join the club while strapped in would take some doing.Depends how one was strapped in ;)Prepare for re-entry :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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