Mile-high club: the facts

The mile-high club is making headlines again.

A California couple was recently in trouble for trying to join that elite group of air travelers who do the wild thing at 36,000 feet. A new private service offers travelers the chance to join the club without getting arrested.

And fueling interest in the club is none other than Ms. Wardrobe Malfunction herself, Janet Jackson, who told Tyra Banks about how she joined the club on her recent show (warning: mature content).

So what’s the bottom line — no pun intended — on the MHC?

There are a lot of members. A recent survey by condom maker Durex found that four percent of Americans admitted to having sex on a plane. The most amorous nation of air travelers? China, where a full 9 percent of air travelers belong to the MHC.

Its ranks are swelling. The latest group to recognize the benefits of being MHC members are corporate executives, reports the San Francisco Business Times.

Oh, and did I mention … it’s illegal to join. That is to say, if a flight attendant tells you to quit your hanky panky, you could be arrested and imprisoned for up to 20 years. The crime? Interference with flight crew members and attendants, according to federal law.

So … you still wanna do it? The classic MHC primer was written several years ago by Elliott Hester. Read this before you try to become a member. (Warning: mature content. Am I starting to repeat myself?)

Christopher Elliott is the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals. Critics have called it “eye-opening” and “inspiring” — it’ll “grab your attention and won’t let go.” Order your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iTunes.

1 comment