Study: Drinking alcohol while flying could decrease oxygen levels during sleep

Study suggests people should limit alcohol on flights

A new study suggests people may want to reconsider having a glass of wine or cocktail while flying. German researchers found that drinking alcohol while on a flight could decrease blood oxygen levels to worrisome levels during sleep.

People may want to reconsider having a glass of wine or cocktail while flying, police said.

German researchers found that drinking alcohol on a flight could decrease blood oxygen levels to worrisome levels during sleep, even for young, healthy people.

People with medical conditions should stay away from alcohol on flights, researchers suggested. Healthy people should limit themselves to just one drink.