Ryanair is urging European authorities to consider limiting the sale of alcoholic beverages at airports across the continent following a disruptive incident that led to a costly flight diversion last year. The budget airline is seeking over 15,000 euros in damages over an incident in April 2024, where a passenger's behavior on a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote forced the aircraft to divert to Porto, Portugal, causing delays for crew members and over 160 passengers.
Ryanair has detailed the costs incurred for excess fuel, lodging, legal fees, and more due to the diversion. The airline is now proposing a drink limit for airports in the European Union, suggesting that passengers should be restricted to two alcoholic drinks using their boarding pass, similar to duty-free sales regulations.
