Social media users have shared a series of images and videos that are common on numerous flights from almost any European city to Ibiza. The @theibizabible Instagram profile shows a video in which the cabin lights are lowered and, immediately afterwards, someone turns the music on at full volume with an external loudspeaker. A Disclosure track plays and the passengers start to chant and follow the rhythm with their hands.
“When the flight to Ibiza turns into a discotheque,” states one post. And the lights dimming, the music and the people dancing could well be a session in any of the best clubs in the world, which are in Ibiza. And this is the kind of dangerous behaviour Ryanair is trying to force the British government into putting a stop to.
The Bulletin recently reported that Ryanair’s CEO has called for a crackdown on airport drinking amid a rise in disturbances on flights. Departures from the UK, particularly to “party” destinations have seen incidents spike over the summer - including at Edinburgh Airport.
Ryanair recently implemented a new rule where passengers bound for Ibiza have their bags inspected before they’re permitted to board. It appears that water bottles were being filled with vodka. Ryanair CEO Mr O’Leary suggests limiting travellers to two alcoholic beverages per trip to combat what he describes as a surge in unruly and violent incidents. Speaking to the Telegraph, he highlighted that aggressive episodes are now a weekly occurrence, often exacerbated by alcohol combined with drugs.
He said: “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 33,000 feet. As long as they can stand up and shuffle they will get through. Then when the plane takes off we see the misbehaviour.”
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I've been on these flights that are not limited to Ibiza. Ryanair is right about the boozing in the airports but hypocritical too since their staff are encouraged to sell as much booze as possible on the flights. I have not seen them refuse - ever. I'm sure they do sometimes but I haven't seen it. They also let people on the plane who have clearly had one too many. It's not really fair on the crew.
“But we don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet” I assume the passengers aren’t flying the plane though! 😂
Just remember, 1 alcoholic drink unit or whatever is the same as 2 in the air. Example 1 pint beer on the ground is the same as 2 at 35000 feet. The trouble is someone having 3, 4, or more beers or what ever in the airport, then when the plane climbs up to 35000 feet then the alcohol is 6 to 8 pints body effect. This could also add where problems arise, even before they can have more on the flight. It is difficult to ban alcohol at the airport with sales all over the place in bars and shops, but not on a plane, where the airline makes good money from alcohol sales.
If you choose to fly on the budget bus of Ryanair. I imagine you will see these type of holiday makers. Don't let a few ruin it for the many who can have a few drinks while travelling. Pathetic story and a pathetic video of a out 8 seconds which didn't prove anything.
There is no longer any respect given to the Pilot, First Officer and their Cabin Crew. No respect to the fact that they are flying. No respect to other Passengers. No concept of causing an in Flught emergency. Ban all alcohol before, during any Flight. The worst drink you can have before and during any Flight is any Alcoholic drink.
'Ryanair CEO Mr O’Leary suggests limiting travellers to two alcoholic beverages per trip' To be bought on his aeroplanes no doubt. Notice that he's not setting an example by not selling alcohol on his flights.