The problem is particularly serious on routes between the UK and destinations such as Ibiza, according to Michael O’Leary.
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Turbulence on board at Ryanair. The boss of the low-cost airline expressed concern, during a press conference on Tuesday, August 27, about a “significant increase”, In recent months, there have been behavioural problems on board aircraft involving passengers who have consumed drugs and alcohol.
At the press conference, which was reported by British media outlets such as the BBC on Wednesday, Michael O’Leary, known for his outspokenness, criticised authorities across Europe for not “take seriously” this scourge into account and called on them to consider restrictions on the sale of alcohol at airports.
According to the Irish company’s CEO, this is a problem that affects the whole of Europe, but is particularly serious on routes between the United Kingdom and certain destinations such as Ibiza.
“It’s a real challenge for us”Michael O’Leary continued, asking “to the authorities to limit the amount of alcohol that can be served in European airports to a maximum of two drinks per passenger”.
On flights to Ibiza, Ryanair no longer allows passengers to board with a bottle, including water. “They were previously only allowed to take bottles of water, without realizing that they were actually full of vodka.”said the company director.
