Ryanair bans four Italians for life

Ryanair has banned four Italian passengers for life from flying with Ryanair for smoking and disruptive behaviour during flight a flight from Genoa to London.

The airline said passengers' and crew safety was endangered by the quartet's actions on Friday, August 6.

The passengers were immediately banned from Ryanair flights, handed over to the police on arrival at Stansted and subsequently banned for life from travelling on any Ryanair flight.

Ryanair’s Paul Fitzsimmons said: “Passenger and crew safety is our Number one priority. Smoking and disruptive behaviour during a flight compromises the safety of everyone on board an aircraft and is strictly prohibited."