A family is seeking 60,000 euros in damages from Ryanair after an incident where a boy was reportedly scalded by a hot beverage served on a flight. The boy's grandmother, who was supervising him during the trip, ordered the drink, which the family claims was served too hot and in an unsuitable cup, endangering the safety of passengers during the flight. In their lawsuit, the family emphasizes the lack of safe handling procedures for hot drinks during flights.

Ryanair has denied the allegations, asserting that the beverage was served in accordance with their policies. The airline's lawyers indicated that the accident was attributed to the grandmother's negligence rather than any fault of the crew. They argue that responsibility for the incident should not be placed on the airline staff and expect the matter to be settled in court, as media outlets suggest.

The issue of hot beverages on flights has been a longstanding debate due to risks associated with spills in cramped airplane cabins, which can lead to serious injuries. In response to concerns, some airlines have implemented restrictions on serving hot drinks. Ryanair's forthcoming regulations, effective from May 6, 2025, explicitly prohibit bringing hot drinks onto the plane, highlighting the ongoing challenges and legal implications of serving consumables in a restricted space.