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‘Drunk, aggressive men in nothing but nighties’: Readers share airport drinking horror stories as Ryanair pushes 5am pint crackdown

‘Drunk, aggressive men in nothing but nighties’: Readers share airport drinking horror stories as Ryanair pushes 5am pint crackdown

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get Travel Insider with Simon Calder. A newsletter packed with tips, deals, inspiration, and the latest travel news Get the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon Calder Get the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon Calder Michael O’Leary wants to crackdown on the 5am airport pint – but his recent comments have sparked a fiery debate among Independent readers. While in our community some said Britain’s binge-drinking culture has spiralled out of control, others accused airlines of profiting from the very behaviour they now condemn. Reacting to Imogen West-Knights’ piece admitting she judges early morning airport drinkers, readers shared horror stories of drunken rows, disruptive flights and “lairy” passengers stumbling through airports before sunrise. Several agreed with O’Leary that alcohol-fuelled behaviour on planes is getting worse, with some arguing British tourists have become infamous abroad for drunken “yobbery”. Many backed tougher penalties, saying airlines should refuse boarding to disruptive passengers and force those responsible for delays or diversions to cover the costs themselves. But others said Ryanair had little right to lecture passengers while continuing to serve …

The 5am myth: Getting up early won’t always make you more successful

The 5am myth: Getting up early won’t always make you more successful

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. Cold plunges. Journals. Sunrise runs. Productivity gurus insist this is the routine that separates high performers from everyone else, reinforced by high-profile early risers such as Apple CEO Tim Cook, entrepreneur Richard Branson and Hollywood actor Jennifer Aniston. The message is simple: wake earlier, perform better. But the science tells a more complicated story. For many people, a 5am routine clashes with their biology and can undermine both health and productivity. Much depends on your individual biological rhythm, or “chronotype”. Chronotypes reflect when people naturally feel alert or sleepy, and genetics play a major role in shaping them. Research shows that sleep timing is partly rooted in our genes, and chronotype is heritable. Chronotype also shifts across the lifespan, with adolescents tending toward later sleep …