Edinburgh Airport weighs into 'drinking in airports' debate
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary made the suggestion yesterday to tackle a rise in disorder on flights
Edinburgh Airport is weighing into the 'drinking in airports' debate.
It's after Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said travellers in terminal bars should be limited to two drinks to tackle disorder on planes - something he says is particularly bad on some holiday flights from the capital.
However, Edinburgh Airport bosses have essentially rejected the suggestion having said they don't believe all passengers should suffer due to the actions an irresponsible few.
A spokesman for Edinburgh Airport said: “We want all passengers to have an enjoyable start to their journey, and we realise that anti-social and disruptive behaviour at any time of the day by a small minority of people can spoil the experience for everyone - thankfully, these incidents are very rare.
"Our No Excuse For Abuse campaign ensures a communications chain so partners across the airport, including police, airlines, and retailers, can share information regarding disruptive behaviour, which itself can take place in various forms.
“Decisions on who can and cannot board flights are taken by airlines or the handling agents contracted to carry out the boarding process, and this sharing of information allows them to make that informed decision.
"We all have a personal responsibility for our behaviour and the overwhelming majority of the 55,000 passengers travelling through the airport on a daily basis are well behaved throughout the day. We don't think all passengers should suffer due to the actions of an irresponsible few."
There is a giant Wetherspoons in the Edinburgh Airport terminal right next to the gates and the founder of the pub chain, Sir Tim Martin, has also had his say.
The English businessman has said they have not received any complaints from airports, authorities or airlines in recent years.