The Irish airline has been known to offer flights as little as €7.99 ($AU 13.97).
A spate of recent viral posts suggested that the airline would offer standing seats that look similar to a bicycle saddle. It would mean passengers would lean back as opposed to sit down.
With the saddles mounted vertically, travellers would be in a semi-upright position, supported by a padded seat and a backrest to stabilise.
The plane, known as the Skyrider 2.0, could be in use as soon as 2026. Avio Interiors estimated back in 2019 that airlines could accommodate 20 per cent more passengers with this new seat.
“Evolving market environment in short-haul routes is steering Avio Interiors to the new design of the Skyrider concept,” the company said in a statement that year.
These seats would not work for long-haul flights. The seats reportedly meet safety requirements and regulations.
Posts suggested that Italian manufacturer Avio Interiors would provide these seats to Ryanair.
Ryanair denied these claims, telling Euronews that it had “no plans” to install these seats.
However, the rumours trace back to past statements made by Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, who is known for spitballing wacky ideas, including standing seats, pay-per-use onboard toilets, as well as a ‘fat tax’.
The plane, known as the Skyrider 2.0, could be in use as soon as 2026. Avio Interiors estimated that, back in 2019, airlines could accommodate 20 percent more passengers with this new seat.
“Evolving market environment in short-haul routes is steering Avio Interiors to the new design of the Skyrider concept,” the company said in a statement that year.
These seats would not work for long-haul flights. The seats reportedly meet safety requirements and regulations.
