Ryanair boss calls for alcohol limit at the airport

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 14.05.2026

According to airline data, incidents on board are becoming increasingly frequent, with drunk passengers causing problems and making flight detours necessary. Michael O'Leary is therefore calling for restrictions on the serving of alcohol at the airport - primarily in the morning.

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You know the picture; passengers sitting at the gate early in the morning with a mug of beer while you sip your coffee. But Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary doesn't seem to like the morning alcohol consumption at airports. Passengers, who are often already drunk before boarding a flight, are increasingly becoming a major problem, reports The Times. The CEO calls for restrictions and new rules.

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