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Ryanair Chief Urges Airport Alcohol Curbs After Surge in Disruptive Flights

O'Leary says near-daily diversions show airports must curb bar service.

Overview

  • Michael O'Leary proposed a ban on selling alcohol in the earliest morning hours at airports to reduce unruly behavior on flights.
  • He also called for a two‑drink limit inside terminals enforced by scanning boarding passes at bars and restaurants.
  • He said Ryanair now diverts almost one flight per day because of intoxicated passengers, up from about one per week in past years.
  • He faulted airport bars for serving through delays and urged airport operators and governments to step in.
  • Ryanair cites more than €15,000 in extra costs for a single diversion and now fines passengers removed for disruption €500.