{
  "id": 15741751,
  "title": "Ryanair’s cheeky ‘stop doing skincare’ request leaves flyers fuming – and the replies are savage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ryanairs-cheeky-stop-doing-skincare-request-leaves-flyers-fuming-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T12:24:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/20/ryanairs-cheeky-stop-doing-skincare-request-leaves-flyers-fuming-and-the-replies-are-savage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Passengers have reacted fiercely to Ryanair's directive to cease mid-flight skincare routines on short flights. The budget airline, known for its straightforward communication style, posted a single sentence on Facebook that provoked thousands of responses. Ryanair's message suggested that a two-hour flight is not the ideal time for applying moisturizers, face masks, and eye creams. This announcement came as the trend of carrying beauty products for even brief journeys gained popularity online. Cabin humidity can drop below 20%, leading to dry skin, prompting some passengers to use their seats to hydrate their skin. Within 24 hours, the post generated a wave of replies, with many passengers treating it as a typical example of Ryanair's provocative approach. Some passengers jokingly offered to charge for skincare services onboard, while others questioned Ryanair's intentions for a potential €9.99 in-flight face mask add-on. The airline's request drew comparisons to its previous rules, such as scrutinizing bag sizes and enforcing seatbelt rules. A flight to Ibiza even saw police intervention due to a brawl, demonstrating how cabin tensions can escalate quickly. Skincare experts advise against attempting a full routine during a dry, confined flight. Instead, a hydrating mist or lip balm is generally recommended. Ryanair's guidance echoes this sentiment, suggesting that most skincare tasks should be completed before boarding. The airline's latest controversy adds to its long list of passenger complaints, including issues with seat reclining, bag measurements, and behavioral norms. Spain has recorded over 1,000 reports of unruly passengers annually, with alcohol and aggression being the most common triggers. The article concludes by inviting readers to share their own flight pet peeves, ranging from skincare routines to seat reclining, prompting a flood of responses.",
  "summary": "Passengers have hit back hard and hilarious after Ryanair told them to ditch mid-air beauty routines on short flights. The […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryanair bans mid-flight skincare on short flights",
    "Cabin humidity below 20% causing dry skin",
    "Passengers react with savage replies and humorous suggestions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}