INSIDE SPORT: Virgin Atlantic 'treating England fans as hooligans'

INSIDE SPORT contrasts airline treatment of football fans after two World Cup flights take different approaches to onboard alcohol. Scotland supporters on a British Airways A380 from Heathrow to Miami last Monday—carrying close to 500 passengers—were told two hours before landing that the plane had been “drunk dry,” with no alcohol remaining. Forty-eight hours later, a Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester to New York with scores of England fans reportedly announced before drinks were served that alcohol would not be offered outside the trolley service. When questioned, Virgin Atlantic first denied restrictions, then said crews were not given specific instructions, but may announce limited service when flights are particularly busy. Separately, Tino Livramento’s calf injury ended his tournament early as fans outside England’s hotel in Kansas City received match-ready jerseys from FA officials.