"Michael O'Leary stated, 'I fail to understand why anybody in airport bars is serving people at five or six o'clock in the morning. Who needs to be drinking beer at that time?' He emphasized the need for restrictions on alcohol service at airports to address rising disruptive behavior among passengers."
"'There should be no alcohol served at airports outside [those] licensing hours,' O'Leary insisted, highlighting the responsibility of airports in managing alcohol service and its impact on airline operations."
"'Being drunk on a plane is a criminal offence and can be punished by a fine of up to 5,000 and two years' imprisonment,' O'Leary noted, underscoring the seriousness of the issue and the legal ramifications for disruptive passengers."
Michael O'Leary, Ryanair's CEO, advocates for a ban on alcohol service at airports before early morning flights to mitigate disruptive behavior onboard. He noted that Ryanair diverts nearly one flight daily due to passenger misconduct, a significant increase from one diversion weekly a decade ago. O'Leary criticized the practice of serving alcohol at early hours, suggesting a two-drink limit at airports. He emphasized that irresponsible alcohol service at airports contributes to issues for airlines, as being drunk on a plane is a criminal offense with severe penalties.
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