According to Mr. O’Leary, limiting alcohol use at airports would contribute in combating an increase in aircraft unrest.
He claimed that alcohol is the primary cause of violent outbursts, particularly when combined with other drugs.
He told the Daily Telegraph, “We don’t want to begrudge people having a drink.”
“But we don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000ft.”
“Aggressive conduct”
Mr. O’Leary claims that other passengers and crew members have turned into targets.
Airport delays contribute to the issue by prolonging the drinking period.
“Those who drank too much in the past would eventually pass out or collapse.
However, he continued, “Those travelers are now also taking pills and powder.
“The mixture is the problem. You experience significantly more aggressive behavior, which is really challenging to control.”
According to Mr. O’Leary, it can be challenging for airlines to identify drunk passengers at the gate, particularly if they are boarding in a group.
“They will succeed as long as they can get up and move around. The misbehavior is then seen when the jet takes off,” he stated.
Before customers board flights to Ibiza, one of the worst-affected “party destinations,” Ryanair employees check baggage for alcohol.
