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Two burned by hot tea on Ryanair flights raise safety fears

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What specific safety measures has Ryanair implemented to prevent similar incidents?
How many similar burn incidents have been reported on Ryanair flights?
What is the standard temperature for hot water used in tea on Ryanair flights?
Did Ryanair change its procedures after these incidents?
What was the outcome of Susan Martin's claim against Ryanair?
Crew response to burn incidentsreported_dispute

Crew were ill-equipped and tardy; only gave one bottle of water and did not move trolley.

According to Daily Mirror - Main
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Crew applied gel packs and iced water, changed them frequently, and took the passenger to the crew area.

According to Daily Mail - Home

Context: Different passengers reported very different levels of care from Ryanair crew, suggesting inconsistency in training or procedures.

Cause of spillreported_dispute

Devon Buffoni claimed the tray table was not fit for purpose, causing the cup to slide.

According to Daily Mirror - Main
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Susan Martin was unsure whether she knocked the tray or the steam popped the lid off.

According to Daily Mail - Home

Context: Different accounts of how the spill occurred, but both involve hot tea served on a tray.

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