Ryanair teases flights to America in social media post

Ryanair has teased the prospect of operating flights to the United States in a social media post.

The budget airline, who's social media account is known for its quick wit online, replied to a post from UberFacts claiming that 43% of Americans say they have assigned seats in their living rooms.

Ryanair's Twitter account replied: "Maybe we could break America."

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One person jumped straight on the reply, saying: "Mmm...flights to US teaser?"

Other commenters took the opportunity to make fun of the airline. One commenter said: "Are you going to charge them £5 to sit in their own seat?" while another said: "Only if you start charging for the restroom again"

Customers have long hoped and speculated that the airline would set up transatlantic flights. A Ryanair statement issued seven years ago, following intense speculation on the possibility, said: "In the light of recent press coverage, the Board of Ryanair Holdings Plc wishes to clarify that it has not considered or approved any transatlantic project and does not intend to do so."

While little has changed since in terms of the possibility of long-haul flights to the USA at a low cost from Ryanair, social media users still hope that there is a deeper layer to the airline's social media response.

One said: "Yours for the taking!" while another commenter added: "How about buying your own airport! Imagine the savings! Imagine the slots! DSA had regular flights to all Europe and Florida….! Apparently it’s going cheap for Easter!?"

Would you like Ryanair to operate transatlantic flights? Have your say in the comments.

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