Ryanair's CEO has called for restrictions on alcohol sales at airports, proposing limits on beer and spirits served in terminals before flights. The initiative aims to reduce disruptive passenger incidents, which have been rising significantly across European routes. For tourists flying to and from Crete, including through Heraklion and Chania airports, this could mean fewer alcohol options available airside before boarding. No formal regulations are in place yet, but airlines and airport operators across Europe are under increasing pressure to act. Travelers should be aware that boarding may be refused if staff judge a passenger to be intoxicated, regardless of where the alcohol was consumed. Ryanair operates several direct routes to Crete from major European cities throughout the summer season.
