Ryanair Demands €15,350 from Passenger for Disruptive Behavior on Board, Calls for Alcohol Sale Restrictions at Airports

Ryanair Demands €15,350 from Passenger for Disruptive Behavior on Board, Calls for Alcohol Sale Restrictions at Airports

Ryanair has filed a civil lawsuit demanding compensation from a passenger who caused disruption on board, seeking €15,350.

On April 9, 2024, a passenger on flight FR7124 from Dublin to Lanzarote caused a disturbance, necessitating an unscheduled landing in Porto. Upon arrival in Porto, the passenger was arrested, but due to crew working hour restrictions, passengers had to stay overnight in Porto.

The breakdown of the claim includes €800 for fuel costs, €7,000 for accommodation of crew and passengers, €2,500 for Porto airport landing and take-off fees, €750 for loss of in-flight sales, €1,800 for repositioning of the crew, and €2,500 for legal fees in Portugal.

The Portuguese prosecutor’s office has concluded that, as both the aircraft and the passenger are Irish, the case should be judged in Ireland.

European Union (EU) authorities argue that, like on board, alcohol sales at airports should be restricted to two drinks per person.

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