Ryanair has taken to TikTok urging passengers to stop wearing a certain clothing item when flying – but the social media post left many confused as the airline didn’t offer an explanation
Budget airline Ryanair has sparked confusion after taking to social media to urge passengers to stop wearing one popular clothing item on flights – and some people agree with them(Image: Getty Images)
Keeping warm and comfortable throughout a flight can prove trickier than anticipated, particularly when you’re stuck in your seat with restricted movement for hours on end.
Thankfully, choosing the appropriate travel attire could significantly enhance your comfort levels while airborne.
While aeroplanes remain the quickest mode of transport globally, they’re rarely renowned for passenger comfort.
Travellers regularly find themselves crammed into tight seating arrangements for prolonged durations with scant chance to stretch out or ward off numbness.
In reality, true comfort is generally reserved for those prepared to shell out premium sums for first-class tickets featuring larger and more luxurious seats. And if you’ve plumped for a more economical carrier, such as Ryanair, the limited amenities available on other flights may have to be forfeited in return for the reduced fares, including diminished legroom or smaller seating.
Ryanair has urged passengers to stop wearing a popular clothing item on flights (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)
Consequently, whatever comfort does exist becomes ever more valuable during those lengthy hours at altitude. Yet the airline has recently turned to social media to caution passengers against donning a specific garment during their journeys, leaving numerous travellers puzzled.
In clips shared on TikTok, the carrier posted footage of an aircraft sporting the Ryanair livery descending over turquoise waters before landing at what appears to be Corfu airport. A celebratory tune can be heard in the clip, followed by a voice delivering the iconic phrase: “Thank you for flying Ryanair
This jingle and announcement are synonymous with every Ryanair journey.
“It’s 2026, let’s stop travelling in jeans,” the text overlaying the video declared, with a ‘please’ included in the accompanying caption.
Yet this bold statement sparked confusion among viewers, as numerous people rushed to the comments section demanding clarification on why denim should be ditched during travel, reports the Manchester Evening News.
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“What is wrong with jeans please explain,” one puzzled viewer enquired. The airline fired back: “what’s right with them?”.
Intriguingly, a number of commenters sided with the carrier’s position, acknowledging that jeans aren’t exactly the most comfortable garment choice, especially during extended periods of sitting. One viewer remarked: “So real. I’ll never get it.
“Agreed. It needs to be banned. Comfies only!” another person declared, whilst someone else revealed: “always wear leggings.”
One viewer playfully proposed: “Ok I’ll fly in my 18th century historically accurate outfit.”
Nevertheless, not everyone embraced Ryanair’s viewpoint, with some adamantly declaring they’d carry on sporting jeans during flights.
“No it’s an hour let me live,” another viewer shot back, displaying themselves dressed in denim aboard a Ryanair aircraft.
Another commenter insisted they would keep wearing jeans as they ‘wouldn’t fit’ in their hand luggage, and they were reluctant to fork out the notorious extra charge levied by the airline for checked baggage.
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