Source: Fortune
Summary
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has criticized airports for serving alcohol at 5 or 6 am, saying it leads to rowdy passengers and disrupts flights. He claims that airports are profiteering from early morning drinking and should take responsibility for policing passengers’ behavior. O’Leary also suggested limiting passengers to two drinks in the airport, verified by scanning boarding passes. The issue of pre-flight drinking has become a concern, with a rise in aggressive incidents on planes and potential health risks.
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Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary is fed up with airport bars serving drinks at dawn. He’s diverting flights daily due to rowdy passengers. The airline’s not alone in dealing with this issue. The FAA reported a spike in onboard unruly incidents in 2021. O’Leary wants airports to limit drinking hours and police passengers’ behavior. It’s a delicate balance between allowing passengers to unwind and ensuring safety on flights.
Author: Evan Null
