Emirates responds to Ryanair's 'hate it' dig at new economy headrests
Emirates and Ryanair have had a playful exchange on social media after the Irish low-cost airline took a jab at the Dubai carrier's new economy class headrests. The exchange began when Emirates shared images of its U-Dream Headrest on X, showing the adjustable design in both its upright and folded positions. "Headrest down and ready for take-off," the Dubai airline wrote. Ryanair's verdict was…
Emirates and Ryanair engaged in a playful exchange on social media after Ryanair criticized Emirates' new economy class headrests. Emirates showcased its U-Dream Headrest on X, highlighting the adjustable design. Ryanair responded with a simple "hate it," accompanied by an edited image of its mascot in an Emirates seat. In retaliation, Emirates remarked, "Looks like someone's enjoying the legroom..."
The exchange garnered significant online attention, with social media users joining in on the joke. Ryanair, known for its irreverent social media presence, regularly engages in friendly banter with passengers, itself, and competitors. This exchange is consistent with Ryanair's brand. Last month, British Airways and Norwegian Airlines engaged in a similar online wager, with Norwegian temporarily replacing British Airways' logo on its Instagram profile after England's win in a World Cup quarter-final.
Other airlines, including Malaysia Airlines and Austrian Airlines, also joined the conversation with their own jokes. Ryanair has a history of targeting British Airways, such as in 2019 when Ryanair posted an image of "Geography for Dummies" after a BA flight mistakenly landed in Edinburgh due to a flight-plan mix-up.
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