Ryanair CEO Advocates for Two-Drink Limit at Airports to Curb Flight Chaos
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary urges airports to enforce a two-drink limit for passengers to tackle the rising problem of in-flight violence fueled by alcohol.
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Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has proposed introducing a two-drink limit for passengers at airports in a bid to reduce the growing issue of disorderly conduct during flights. O’Leary highlighted the increasing frequency of violent incidents on board, often fueled by alcohol, sometimes in combination with other substances.
“We don’t want to stop people from enjoying a drink, but just as we don’t permit drink-driving, it’s equally reckless to allow inebriated passengers on a plane,” he stated. O’Leary emphasized the challenge airlines face in detecting intoxicated passengers at the gate, noting that once onboard, their behavior often escalates, leading to confrontations with crew members and other travelers.
The Ryanair boss pointed out that longer airport delays contribute to excessive drinking, worsening the problem. “In the past, passengers who overindulged might simply pass out, but now the mix of alcohol with other substances results in more aggressive behavior,” O’Leary remarked.
Ryanair has already implemented measures on flights to certain destinations, like Ibiza and some Greek islands, where passengers’ bags are searched before boarding to prevent bringing additional alcohol on board.
This call for stricter alcohol controls comes as the Irish aviation industry reported a threefold increase in unruly passenger behavior between 2019 and 2023, prompting a nationwide campaign to address the issue.
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