Ryanair's Signature Blunt Response To Passenger's Legroom Post Sparks Viral Buzz, Again

A Ryanair passenger's X post went viral after it showed unexpectedly extra legroom on a flight. But what has also got people talking online is how the airline responded to it. The user, Anabela, shared a photo with the sarcastic caption: "Cheers @Ryanair, I didn't ask for a private suite." It shows her seated on the window side with her legs fully outstretched in front of her. There is still space left between her feet and the seat in front

Ryanair's standard legroom is famously tight and often considered unsatisfactory by many travellers. It also gets routinely criticised for the same on online platforms. This is why Anabela's post stood out to many people.

But Ryanair didn't reply to her viral post graciously. Instead, it bluntly told the passenger: "We didn't ask for a picture." This sharp exchange also fits neatly into Ryanair's long-standing social media persona. Over the years, the airline has built a reputation for witty, self-aware and often deliberately savage online replies, particularly on X. Rather than adopting the polished, apologetic tone typical of airlines, Ryanair frequently leans into humour, sarcasm and memes. Sometimes, it even pokes fun at its own no-frills reputation.

and we didn't ask for a picture https://t.co/rYG0QyeB5L

— Ryanair (@Ryanair) January 13, 2026

Both the original post and the airline's reply have clocked millions of views. Read some of the reactions of X users below.

when will people learn, they'll always get cooked by Ryanair

— GandalfCrypto (@gandalfcryptto) January 13, 2026

Could've easily added a foldable chair there @Ryanair ,, you guys are getting lazy

— ₿ (@BloomCapital_) January 13, 2026

until you realize you have nowhere to put your stuff

— JCREW (@jcrew_eth) January 13, 2026

That must have cost her a fortune 😂

— C•S•A°|• (@itsCSA) January 13, 2026

When are we getting seats on the actual wings outside?

— Peter Mick (@ThePeterMick) January 13, 2026

Whoever is handling this account is a savage 🤣

— TOP BOY COMRADE 🫵🏾 🏀 (@Big_Strategic) January 14, 2026

Ryanair's approach has made its posts highly shareable and has turned customer complaints into viral moments. For instance, a few weeks ago, a passenger shared an "amazing" bird-eye view photo of Rome taken from a flight. The passenger requested a free ticket from the airline in return. Click here to read Ryanair's viral reply.