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 …