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<\/p>\nRyanair has reminded passengers that a popular \u20ac4 airport purchase is not allowed onboard due to safety concerns.<\/p>\n
Ryanair plane waiting for passengers(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
With winter weather still lashing Ireland<\/a>, many households are already dreaming of a sunny getaway. Budget airline Ryanair, a favourite for holidaymakers<\/a>, is once again reminding passengers about a small but often overlooked rule that could catch people off guard, especially just before boarding.<\/p>\n Most flyers are familiar with the standard travel dos and don’ts<\/a> – such as baggage limits, liquid restrictions and security rules – but some airline policies still come as a surprise, even to seasoned travellers.<\/p>\n One such rule involves a common airport purchase<\/a>, typically costing around \u20ac4, that Ryanair does not allow onboard. After passing through security and browsing duty free, many passengers make a beeline for food and drink before their flight.<\/p>\n For early morning flyers, one item in particular has become almost essential – a takeaway coffee<\/a> or hot drink. But if you were planning to take that cup of caffeine with you onto a Ryanair flight, think again.<\/p>\n The airline has reminded passengers that hot drinks are not allowed during boarding due to safety concerns. A spokesperson for Ryanair <\/a>said: “In the interest of safety we cannot allow passengers to board the plane with hot drinks or consume their own alcohol during the flight.”<\/p>\n The main worry is the risk of spills, especially during the boarding process. Hot liquids could pose a burn risk to passengers or crew if spilled, particularly in the narrow, crowded aisles of an aircraft.<\/p>\n