Ryanair is calling on European authorities to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages at airports across the continent, as the Irish airline continues legal action against a passenger who it says caused a costly flight diversion last year.

Ryanair Holdings Plc pressed European authorities to limit the sale of alcohol at airports, renewing its call for a crackdown after a spate of costly passenger disruptions.

European low-cost carrier Ryanair continues to call for EU authorities to limit passengers at airports to two alcoholic drinks in the same way they limit duty-free sales. This comes after a disruptive passenger cost the airline over $18,200.

The budget airline has said a two-drink limit would result in 'a safer travel experience for passengers and crews'

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, has called for the sale of alcohol to be limited at European airports to minimize the disruption caused by drunk passengers onboard flights.