Ryanair is suing a passenger for £12,500 after a flight disruption led to delays and extra costs for other travelers
Dublin: So, Ryanair is really cracking down on unruly passengers. They’re suing one for £12,500 after a flight to Lanzarote got all messed up. This happened last April, and it forced the plane to divert to Porto, which is a bit of a detour, right?
The airline claims this passenger’s “inexcusable behaviour” caused a big delay, making 160 folks miss out on a whole day of their holiday. That’s a bummer! Ryanair is looking to cover costs for overnight stays and other expenses that popped up because of the disruption.
A spokesperson for Ryanair said it’s just not fair for everyone else to suffer because of one person acting out. They want to make it clear that they won’t tolerate this kind of nonsense. It’s all about keeping the flights safe and enjoyable for everyone else.
They’re hoping this lawsuit will send a message to other potential troublemakers. Ryanair has a strict zero-tolerance policy for bad behaviour on flights, and they’re serious about it. They want to ensure that everyone can travel without any unnecessary drama.
This isn’t just a one-off thing, either. There’s been a noticeable rise in air rage incidents since the pandemic. Ryanair’s CEO even mentioned that they’re seeing about one major disruption a week, often fueled by too much alcohol.
He’s suggested limiting passengers to just two drinks at the airport, and he’s even open to doing the same on their flights. It’s all about keeping the peace in the skies!
