Overview
- Ryanair agreed an out-of-court £4,000 settlement in January 2026 after Devon Buffoni was burned by hot tea on a Bordeaux–Stansted flight.
- The cup slid off a tray table, the lid popped off, and scalding liquid poured into her lap next to her 11-month-old son.
- Buffoni says cabin crew were slow, offered only a bottle of water, left the trolley blocking the aisle, and lacked proper burn dressings.
- Paramedics first called the injury superficial, yet severe blistering appeared at baggage reclaim, and she later reported lasting scars and cold sensitivity.
- Ryanair denied liability and allegedly said she spilled the drink herself, as her lawyers point to similar cases on budget flights, including a reported £4,350 payout in another claim.