Unruly passengers on Ryanair flights may face fines exceeding €500.
Get Ready for a Steep Bill if You Misbehave on Ryanair Flights!
Europe's largest airline, Ryanair, just dropped a bombshell announcement: they're prepared to fine disruptive passengers a whopping €500 ($579) for any behavior that's deemed unruly and leads to their removal from a flight.
The budget airline aims to use these fines as a "deterrent" to eliminate rude and disorderly conduct on their aircraft. "It's high time we set boundaries to ensure our passengers and crew have a comfortable, stress-free, and punctual travel experience, free from the chaos caused by a handful of unruly individuals," says a Ryanair spokesperson.
The airline has had enough of rowdy passengers making the lives of others a living hell. Unruly behaviors encompass verbal or physical abuse, intoxication, refusal to follow cabin crew instructions, and any actions posing a threat to flight safety or causing delays.
But that's not all. Ryanair won't stop at imposing fines; they'll also pursue civil damages and potentially criminal charges against offenders. For instance, in 2024, the airline sued a disruptive passenger for over €15,000 due to a flight diversion. They've also amended their terms and conditions to allow fines to be deducted directly from the card used for booking.
Ryanair carried over 200 million passengers between 2024 and 2025, and they've called on the European Union to limit alcohol sales at airports. In light of the rise in air rage incidents across the industry, this policy signals Ryanair's toughest stance yet on managing unruly passengers.
So, buckle up, flyers, and don't forget your best behavior. A peaceful flight could save you a pretty penny!
Edited by: Zac Crellin
A peaceful lifestyle during travel in Europe could save passengers from paying hefty fines on Ryanair flights, as the airline intends to penalize unruly behavior, including verbal or physical abuse, intoxication, and disregard for cabin crew instructions, with fines of up to €500 per incident. The airline plans to use these fines as a deterrent to improve the overall in-flight experience for passengers and crew members.
