DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is once again urging the introduction of a two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars, citing the need for improved safety for both travelers and crew members.

The airline emphasized that such a measure would help create "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews," as it continues its crackdown on disruptive behavior.

Last week, Ryanair initiated legal action to recover costs caused by unruly passengers. In one case, the airline filed civil proceedings in Ireland seeking 15,000 euros in damages from a passenger whose behavior forced a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote to divert to Porto in April last year.

According to Ryanair, the diversion incurred costs including overnight accommodation for over 160 passengers and six crew members (7,000 euros), Porto Airport landing and handling fees (2,500 euros), and Portuguese legal expenses (2,500 euros).

A Ryanair spokesperson criticized European governments for failing to address the issue, stating: "European governments repeatedly fail to take action when disruptive passengers threaten aircraft safety and force them to divert."

He added: "It is time that European Union authorities take action to limit the sale of alcohol at airports. Airlines like Ryanair already restrict and limit the sale of alcohol on board our aircraft, particularly in disruptive passenger cases.

"However, during flight delays, passengers are consuming excess alcohol at airports without any limit on purchase or consumption. We fail to understand why passengers at airports are not limited to two alcoholic drinks (using their boarding pass in exactly the same way they limit duty-free sales), as this would result in safer and better passenger behavior on board aircraft, and a safer travel experience for passengers and crews all over Europe."

Ryanair first proposed the two-drink policy in August last year, when CEO Michael O'Leary noted an increase in disruptive incidents on flights. The airline has since reiterated its commitment to addressing misconduct and improving the overall travel experience.