Ryanair has voiced concerns about passengers consuming excessive alcohol before flights, after an incident that forced an unplanned diversion. The budget airline is demanding €15,000 in compensation from a disruptive passenger.

Due to what Ryanair described as “unacceptable” behavior on a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote, the aircraft was diverted to Portugal. The incident caused significant disruption, delaying the journey of 160 passengers by an entire night. The total cost incurred by Ryanair exceeded €15,000, including €7,000 for overnight hotel accommodations and €2,500 in landing fees at Porto Airport.

The disruptive event occurred in April, but Ryanair has only recently taken steps to recover the €15,000 from the passenger responsible. The airline hopes to use this case as a warning to deter future instances of in-flight misconduct.

Although the exact details of the passenger’s behavior have not been disclosed, Ryanair has criticized the availability and consumption of alcohol at airports, suggesting it may contribute to such incidents.