Ryanair CEO Calls for Ban on Early Morning Airport Alcohol Sales Amid Rising Flight Disruptions Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary demands stricter alcohol regulations at airports as disruptive passenger incidents surge, leading to daily flight diversions. The airline boss highlights the role of early morning drinking and drug use in escalating violence, warning of potential catastrophic consequences if no action is taken. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has called for a ban on early morning alcohol sales at airports, citing a sharp rise in disruptive passenger behavior that is forcing flights to divert almost daily. O'Leary argues that airport bars should align with standard pub licensing hours, questioning the need for alcohol service as early as 5 or 6 a.m. He has long advocated for a two-drink per-person limit, accusing airports of profiting from the issue while shifting the burden onto airlines. Ryanair itself enforces strict drink limits onboard, rarely serving more than two drinks per passenger. The problem has been exacerbated by drug use among passengers, leading to violent altercations mid-flight.O'Leary warns that without intervention, a catastrophic accident could occur, as the frequency of diversions has increased from one per week a decade ago to nearly one per day now. Other airlines, such as Jet2, are pushing for a national database to track and ban disruptive passengers.Recent incidents include a violent brawl on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to Manchester, where passengers were left bloodied, and an easyJet flight diverted due to a rowdy stag party vaping and abusing crew. Another case involved two drunken English passengers on a KLM flight refusing to wear masks during the pandemic, resulting in their arrest upon landing in Ibiza.O'Leary emphasizes that being drunk on a plane is a criminal offense, punishable by up to two years in prison and significant fines, yet the issue persists. He urges governments to take the problem seriously before a tragedy occurs