[52861] Ryanair CEO calls for a ban on alcohol sales at airport bars in the early morning

Ryanair CEO against drinking alcohol in the early morning

Michael O'Leary, CEO of the airline Ryanair, has called for a sweeping ban on serving alcoholic beverages at airport bars in the early morning hours. According to GriftReport, O'Leary stated that he "finds it hard to understand" why beer is served to passengers at times like 5:00 or 6:00 in the morning, and argued that sales should be restricted to standard licensing hours only.

The initiative has drawn criticism from some quarters online. According to GriftReport, known for a stance critical of what it calls "government intervention" (Nanny State), O'Leary's proposal was labeled as "nanny state nonsense."

While O'Leary has long advocated for stricter restrictions at airports, it appears that the position on this issue remains controversial among passengers and critics on social media, who responded with reservation to the airline CEO's proposal. The topic has received broad exposure online, with approximately 846,699 cumulative views on reports published about the matter during the day, May 6, 2026.