Yes, Ryanair serves a variety of alcoholic beverages on all of its flights, but in 2026, there are strict limitations to ensure cabin safety. Passengers can purchase beer (typically Heineken or Tiger), wine, and miniature bottles of spirits (gin, vodka, whiskey) from the "Getaway Cafe" trolley. However, Ryanair has a famous policy: you are strictly prohibited from consuming your own duty-free alcohol on board. If you are caught drinking alcohol you brought yourself, it can be confiscated, and you may face a fine or be met by police upon arrival. Furthermore, on certain "high-risk" routes (such as flights to party destinations like Ibiza or Alicante), Ryanair occasionally bans the boarding of duty-free spirits entirely or limits alcohol sales to one drink per person to prevent disruptive behavior. All alcohol must be paid for using contactless methods (card or mobile pay), as Ryanair has been a 100% cashless airline for several years now.
The record for the heaviest aircraft takeoff in history is held by the Antonov An-225 Mriya, which had a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of a staggering 640 tonnes (approx. 1.4 million pounds). Although the only completed An-225 was tragically destroyed in 2022, it remains the benchmark for heavy-lift aviation. In terms of currently operational aircraft in 2026, the Airbus A380-800 holds the record for the heaviest passenger takeoff, with an MTOW of around 575 tonnes. For cargo operations, the Antonov An-124 Ruslan and the Boeing 747-8F are the reigning giants, with MTOWs of 402 tonnes and 447 tonnes, respectively. These "heavy" takeoffs require specialized runways of significant length (often over 10,000 feet) and high-strength concrete to support the concentrated pressure of the landing gear. In 2026, the Stratolaunch "Roc"—designed to carry hypersonic vehicles—is also a contender for massive operational weight, though it functions more as a specialized launch platform than a standard transport category aircraft.