Tim Martin, the chief executive of Wetherspoon, comments on proposals to restrict alcohol sales in airports during early morning hours. He argues that banning “sunrise pints” taken by some travellers could prompt tighter enforcement measures, including the possibility of passengers being breathalysed before flying. The remarks follow a call from Ryanair’s chief executive to limit or end early-morning beer sales at airports, which he framed as an issue related to alcohol consumption by passengers at the start of travel journeys. Martin’s position is that regulatory steps beyond banning could resemble greater surveillance, which he compares to “Big Brother.” The discussion centres on where the line should be drawn between allowing alcohol sales and addressing potential concerns about public safety and orderly travel. Across the coverage, the debate is presented as part of a wider conversation about airport alcohol policies, traveller behaviour, and how far authorities and operators should go in restricting early-hours drinking.