A low-cost airline sparked a debate over the idea of offering cheap tickets to passengers who agree to stand during flights, similar to public buses. It all started when a user on X posted a photo of several passengers standing with headphones on, writing: "This is the future of budget flying with Ryanair.. but if your shoe size is bigger than 10/11, you'll pay an extra 15% of the ticket price." This was followed by a wave of jokes and ridicule. However, the surprise was that Ryanair did not take the matter seriously and responded with a sarcastic comment that mocked its followers, writing: "But we will never distribute headphones," referring to the headphones in the picture. This simple reply quickly turned into a global trend, garnering over 11 million views in a short time and sparking a wide debate between supporters and opponents of this travel idea. It is worth noting that Ryanair had previously proposed the idea of "bicycle seats," but CEO Michael O'Leary clarified earlier that it was more of a "marketing provocation" than an actual plan. Especially since, while this option is economical for passengers, it is not without challenges, especially regarding comfort during long flights.
