- Ryanair passenger shared viral photo showing unusually extra legroom on flight
- The user sarcastically captioned the photo highlighting unexpected space
- Ryanair responded bluntly, saying they didn’t ask for the picture
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.
Both the original post and the airline's reply have clocked millions of views. Read some of the reactions of X users below.
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.
