Ryanair Tightens Boarding Rules Against Drunk Passengers

The verdict is clear for the low-cost airline’s boss: the situation is becoming unmanageable on board. Michael O’Leary claims that his carrier is now forced to divert almost one plane every day because of disruptive passengers. In the pages of the Times, the businessman questions with his usual frankness: "I absolutely don’t understand why people are being served in airport bars at five or six in the morning. Who needs to drink beer at that hour?".

On Bladi.net : Ryanair Introduces $500 Fine for Disruptive Passengers to Ensure Peaceful Flights

For the executive, airport establishments bear some responsibility, particularly during flight delays. He criticizes these retailers willing to serve alcohol in unlimited quantities, knowing full well that they will "export the problem to airlines". Faced with this explosive cocktail sometimes mixing drugs and alcohol, Ryanair had already introduced in June a 500-euro fine for passengers whose behavior requires forced disembarkation.

On Bladi.net : Morocco Airports Not Ready for Digital Boarding Passes, Ryanair Says

The stakes are high for the Irish company that serves 36 countries and has massive growth ambitions. After transporting over 200 million passengers in the 2024-25 fiscal year, the airline is targeting 300 million passengers by 2034. To guarantee the safety of these flights, Michael O’Leary insists that morning alcohol service "should not be permitted", pointing to recurring incidents observed on routes to various Morocco nations, including Morocco.