Ryanair is urging European authorities to impose a limit on alcohol sales at airports, following a legal action it initiated against a disruptive passenger whose behavior necessitated a costly flight diversion. The passenger’s misconduct on a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote in April 2024 caused the plane to divert to Porto, Portugal, impacting over 160 passengers and leading to significant financial losses for Ryanair. The airline seeks over 15,000 euros in damages for expenses including excess fuel, lodging, and legal fees. Ryanair proposes a two-drink limit for passengers at airports, similar to duty-free rules, to enhance safety and mitigate disruptive behavior. The call for regulations comes amid increasing reports of unruly passengers globally, with figures from the International Air Transport Association showing a rise in such incidents. In the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration received over 2,100 reports of unruly passengers in the previous year, highlighting the ongoing challenge of managing in-flight disruptions.
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