The flight from Dublin to Lanzarote was diverted to Porto, leading to an overnight delay for 160 passengers.
The airline says the disruptive behavior caused additional costs, including accommodations, passenger expenses, and landing fees.
Ryanair has initiated legal proceedings in the Irish Circuit Court to recover these costs.
Escalating Unruly Passenger Incidents
Recent years have seen several instances of disruptive behavior aboard Ryanair flights.
In November, passengers misbehaving on a Tenerife flight resulted in one urinating in the aisle.
A 2020 flight to Athens faced a similar issue, leading to a passenger’s conviction and suspended sentence last month.
These cases highlight Ryanair’s “zero tolerance” stance on unruly behavior during flights.
A New Approach to Enforcement
This is the first time Ryanair has pursued civil action in Ireland to combat disruptive passenger behavior.
The airline plans to extend legal measures to reinforce its commitment to safe and orderly flights.
Ryanair’s spokesperson emphasized its aim to eliminate such incidents through strict legal consequences.