Passengers travelling from the United Kingdom to Spain with Ryanair will no longer be allowed to consume the alcohol they have purchased from duty-free on board. It is already prohibited to consume personal alcohol on any airline, but Ryanair, the low-cost carrier, has been compelled to implement additional measures due to the numerous diversions and incidents that have occurred on their flights.
This change will affect the most popular holiday destinations in Spain, including Alicante, Barcelona, Ibiza, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, and Tenerife. When booking a ticket with Ryanair, passengers will now receive the following message:
“In order to prioritise the comfort and safety of all passengers, Ryanair will implement the following restrictions on your upcoming flight to Spain:
Customers will not be allowed to carry alcohol on board and all cabin luggage will be searched at the boarding gates. Any alcohol purchased in airport shops or elsewhere must be packed carefully in a suitable item of cabin baggage, which will be tagged at the gate and then placed in the aircraft hold free of charge if you have purchased priority boarding or have a small piece of hand luggage.”
Passengers who have purchased wine, beer, or spirits will have their alcoholic beverages stored in the hold and can retrieve them upon arrival in Spain. Ryanair emphasised, "We are not banning or confiscating duty-free items." Passengers who are discovered hiding alcohol and attempting to bring it on board the aircraft face the possibility of being removed from the flight, with no refund or compensation provided.
Similar regulations aimed at promoting responsible alcohol consumption are being implemented at various Spanish resorts this summer. Individuals who have made all-inclusive reservations in locations like Magalluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca, and Sant Antoni in Ibiza will be limited to a maximum of six alcoholic beverages per day.
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