Ryanair Wants Less Alcohol at Airports

May 6, 2026, 16:32
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Michael O'Leary is the boss of Ryanair. He wants airports to stop selling alcohol early in the morning. He thinks this will stop passengers from behaving badly.

Main Body

Many passengers are now angry or loud on planes. One Ryanair flight every day must change its path because of this. Mr. O'Leary says airports sell too much alcohol. He thinks airports make money, but the airline has the problems. Ryanair wants new rules. They want airports to have a two-drink limit. Now, Ryanair is taking bad passengers to court. They want passengers to pay money for the problems they cause. Some people do not agree. They say drinking at the airport is a normal habit. Other people think Ryanair wants passengers to buy drinks on the plane instead. They say staff should just check passengers more carefully at the gate.

Conclusion

Ryanair and airports do not agree. Ryanair will continue to ask for new rules and take bad passengers to court.

Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this story, we see a very useful word for A2 students: Want.

We use want to talk about things we desire or goals we have. Look at how it changes based on who is talking:

  • One person (He/She/Ryanair): Add an 's' →\rightarrow He wants, Ryanair wants.
  • Many people (They/We): No 's' →\rightarrow They want.

🛠️ Making a Request

When you want someone else to do something, the pattern is: [Person A] wants [Person B] to [Action]

  • Example: He wants airports →\rightarrow to stop selling alcohol.
  • Example: They want passengers →\rightarrow to pay money.

📝 Useful A2 Vocabulary from the text

WordSimple Meaning
Behave badlyTo act in a way that is not nice
LimitA maximum amount (e.g., only 2 drinks)
CourtThe place where a judge decides if someone broke the law
HabitSomething you do often/regularly

Vocabulary Learning

airport (n.)
A place where planes take off and land.
Example:I went to the airport to catch my flight.
passenger (n.)
A person who travels on a plane, train, or bus.
Example:The passenger bought a ticket for the next flight.
flight (n.)
A journey made by an airplane.
Example:The flight left at 10 a.m.
drink (n.)
A liquid that people usually drink.
Example:She ordered a drink at the airport café.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy things.
Example:He paid the money for the ticket.
rule (n.)
Something that tells people what they must or must not do.
Example:The airline has a new rule about alcohol.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion as someone else.
Example:They agree that the new limit is fair.
bad (adj.)
Not good; harmful or unpleasant.
Example:Bad behavior can cause problems on a flight.
stop (v.)
To cease doing something.
Example:The airline wants to stop selling alcohol early.
early (adv.)
Before the usual time.
Example:They arrive early to avoid crowds.
problem (n.)
Something that causes difficulty.
Example:The problem is that passengers are loud.
new (adj.)
Recently made or introduced.
Example:The new rules will be enforced next month.