Ryanair has been accused of greenwashing after the UK advertising watchdog banned an ad campaign claiming that the airline has the lowest carbon emissions of any major airline in Europe.
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Vienna/Amsterdam, 25 January 2023 – After conducting an investigation into CO2 compensation claims in the airline industry, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) accused Ryanair of using misleading sustainability claims.
In May 2020 Michael O'Leary, Ryanair's group chief executive, said the airline did not have time to clean between flights and would deep clean just once a day. In contrast, a Ryanair spokeswoman now writes, “Our aircraft are cleaned during every turnaround.” (She does not immediately respond to additional questions.)
The airline is known for charging hidden fees, making it difficult to understand the total cost of a flight until after booking. Additionally, Ryanair's policies are often seen as overly restrictive and inflexible when it comes to changes or cancellations.
So, how often are Ryanair planes actually cleaned? According to Ryanair's official cleaning policy, their planes undergo a thorough cleaning process at the end of each day. This includes a comprehensive cleaning of the cabin, including the seats, tray tables, overhead lockers, and floors.
They don't offer any in-flight amenities like meals or entertainment, which helps keep the cost down. Secondly, Ryanair takes advantage of secondary airports which tend to be cheaper than the bigger, main airports. Finally, Ryanair is a low cost carrier that charges for extras like drinks, snacks, or checked baggage.