Airlines
Ryanair CEO Proposes Alcohol Limits for Passengers at Airport Bars
Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has proposed a two-drink limit per passenger at airport bars in an effort to address the growing issue of drunken disorder both on flights and in airports.
Speaking with the Daily Telegraph, O’Leary expressed concern over the rise in alcohol-fueled incidents, noting that the combination of alcohol with “powder and tablets” has led to an increase in assaults on cabin crew and confrontations among passengers.
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O’Leary highlighted the challenge airlines face in identifying intoxicated passengers, as they often manage to blend in with others and appear sober from the boarding gate until they take their seats. “As long as they can stand up and shuffle, they will get through. Then when the plane takes off, we see the misbehavior,” he explained.
He also pointed out that the “record high” flight delays this summer have exacerbated the problem, as many travelers resort to spending extended periods at airport bars while waiting for their flights. According to O’Leary, air traffic control delays have contributed to these frequent delays, ryanair seats leading to flights not departing on time.
O’Leary reported a “notable rise” in violent, alcohol-related incidents during flights, with assaults being reported on a weekly basis. To mitigate these issues, Ryanair has already implemented measures such as bag searches for alcohol on flights to popular “party destinations” like Ibiza and the Greek islands.
The CEO emphasized that assaults on cabin crew are the most pressing concern, though he also noted an increase in altercations between passengers. He attributed the surge in aggressive behavior to passengers mixing alcohol with other substances, underlining the need for stricter alcohol consumption controls at airports.
Airlines
First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class
India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo (6E), celebrated its 18th anniversary in August 2024 by announcing a major upgrade: a new Business Class product called “IndiGo Stretch.”
Now, the airline has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft fitted with these premium seats. Registered as VT-ICF, this first A321neo with the new configuration took off from Hamburg (XFW) at 6:06 PM local time, operating flight 6E9001.
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The launch route for IndiGo’s A321neo with IndiGo Stretch seats will be from Delhi to Mumbai, starting November 14, 2024. After this initial route, the airline plans to expand the offering across its network.
Airbus completed the final assembly of this special aircraft in Hamburg, where the A321neo Final Assembly Line is located. Enthusiastic planespotters got a sneak peek of the new IndiGo Stretch interior before the aircraft’s official delivery to India.
Tobias Gudat, a planespotter on X.com, captured images of the aircraft, still marked with its test registration, showcasing its fresh Business Class interior.
Adding a distinctive touch, each IndiGo aircraft featuring the Stretch product will have the slogan “IndiGo Means Business” displayed on the fuselage, signaling a new era of premium travel for the airline.
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IndiGo took delivery of the A321neo with the Stretch seats on October 30, 2024, coinciding with Airbus’s delivery of the world’s first A321XLR to Iberia.
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