Budget carriers Ryanair and Jet2 have quietly updated their cabin policies, barring passengers from boarding with hot beverages and, in Jet2’s case, hot food on all European services, including the busy UK–Spain market. Published 8 February, the new rules cite burn-risk mitigation after a spate of turbulence-related incidents.(travelandtourworld.com)
The clamp-down is part of a wider 2026 travel-security refresh that also tightens post-Brexit bans on meat and dairy products entering the EU. Travellers arriving in Spain with coffee purchased landside must finish it before the gate; failure to do so can lead to confiscation and boarding delays. EasyJet and TUI maintain more lenient stances, provided drinks have secure lids.
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Corporate mobility teams should alert staff to pack only cold, low-odour snacks and to budget extra airside time for meal purchases. Violations can result in denied boarding or on-the-spot disposal, adding cost and stress to tight itineraries.
The regulation shift will particularly affect early-morning short-haul business flyers who rely on grabbing takeaway drinks en route. Companies may wish to reimburse in-flight beverage purchases or book fares that include catering to avoid productivity loss.
The clamp-down is part of a wider 2026 travel-security refresh that also tightens post-Brexit bans on meat and dairy products entering the EU. Travellers arriving in Spain with coffee purchased landside must finish it before the gate; failure to do so can lead to confiscation and boarding delays. EasyJet and TUI maintain more lenient stances, provided drinks have secure lids.
Corporate mobility teams should alert staff to pack only cold, low-odour snacks and to budget extra airside time for meal purchases. Violations can result in denied boarding or on-the-spot disposal, adding cost and stress to tight itineraries.
The regulation shift will particularly affect early-morning short-haul business flyers who rely on grabbing takeaway drinks en route. Companies may wish to reimburse in-flight beverage purchases or book fares that include catering to avoid productivity loss.
Source: Travel and Tour World
