Ryanair has hit back at customers making the same demand for WiFi on flights, remaining resolute that it isn't going to start offering wireless internet. The low-cost carrier is repeatedly quizzed about whether WiFi will be offered on its aircraft, but has no plans to introduce it.
Ryanair's tongue-in-cheek response
In fact, Ryanair jokingly claimed customers who keep asking for WiFi 'don't have brains' - and it's sparked quite a reaction. WiFi is becoming increasingly prevalent on planes, with numerous airlines now offering it and enabling passengers to access the internet from 30,000 feet. However, it's not a standard feature across all carriers, and speeds, availability and costs differ by operator and aircraft type.
Some offer access to affordable, messaging-only services and pricier packages suitable for anyone wanting to stream television programmes or films. Airlines such as Air France and Emirates provide complimentary WiFi to certain passengers - though mobile phones must still remain in 'airplane mode'.
Social media post
Ryanair's stance on WiFi comes with a tongue-in-cheek element. The carrier is renowned for its competitively-priced flights, and proudly declares on its website that it delivers 'Europe's lowest fares'. Established in 1985 by Irish aviation executive Christopher Ryan and Irish billionaire businessman and philanthropist Tony Ryan, the company took its name from its founders.
Today, it operates a fleet of more than 600 aircraft. The carrier operates 3,500 short-haul flights daily and serves approximately 230 airports across more than 40 countries throughout Europe, as well as in Türkiye, Jordan and Morocco.
Reaction from social media users
In a recent post on X, the airline shared a post by Pop Base featuring a computer-generated image of a generic human face and brain. The caption simply read: 'Today is World Brain Day.' However, Ryanair cheekily added: 'day not celebrated by passengers who ask for Wi-Fi'.
Responses in the comments section were swift, with fellow social media users eager to voice their opinions. One unimpressed user fired back: 'Just get @Starlink and stop whinging.' Another said: 'Why won't you provide WiFi on your flights anyway? By all means charge extra as you do for everything else!'
A third commented: 'Reliable connectivity is becoming a basic expectation rather than a luxury these days. Even a modest satellite integration would drastically improve the long-haul experience for everyone on board.' Meanwhile, a fourth saw the lighter side, adding: 'Lmao Ryanair admin is the funniest.'
About Ryanair
The budget Irish airline is headquartered in Swords, County Dublin. Measured by annual international passenger numbers, fleet size, and total flights operated, Ryanair holds the title of the world's largest airline. Ranked as the world's second-largest airline by market capitalisation behind Delta Air Lines, Ryanair boasts an impressive fleet of 613 aircraft.
Around 95 per cent of the planes operated by Ryanair are single-aisle Boeing 737s. The 737-8-200 was purpose-built by Boeing exclusively for Ryanair, enabling the carrier to transport greater numbers of passengers at a reduced cost per head.
