# Ryanair CEO Proposes Ban on Pre-Flight Airport Alcohol and Two-Drink Limit

_May 8 11:36_

Tags: Ryanair, policy change, airline, service policy change

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is calling on airports to ban alcohol service before early morning flights and limit passengers to two drinks to reduce flight diversions caused by disruptive behavior

## Summary

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has proposed two key measures to reduce in-flight disruptions: banning the sale of alcohol in airport bars before early morning flights (specifically citing 5-6 AM) and implementing a general limit of two alcoholic drinks per person at airports regardless of time. He argues that airport vendors are "profiteering" by serving excessive alcohol during delays, exporting the problem to airlines. While acknowledging Ryanair sells alcohol onboard, he defends their practice as "reasonably responsible" compared to airports. The proposal aims to reduce the average of one daily diversions caused by poor passenger behavior, for which Ryanair often sues passengers

## Why it matters

Affects Ryanair loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/ryanair-ceo-ban-5am-airport-beer-ritual) — Ryanair CEO Wants To Ban 5AM Airport Beer Ritual: Fair, Self-Serving, Or Both?

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