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Ryanair

@ryanair
Industry
Travel
Platform
TikTok
Market
Europe
Updated
1 Oct 2026

Ryanair roasts its own customers — and itself. By leaning into its low-cost reputation instead of hiding from it, the airline turned every complaint into a punchline.

01

Why it works

Everyone already knows what Ryanair is: cheap, no-frills, occasionally frustrating. Instead of fighting that perception, the TikTok account agrees with it — loudly.

The plane gets a face, the comments get roasted, and the brand’s weakest point becomes its most recognisable joke. It is a masterclass in owning the narrative.

02

Content

What works

A single low-cost format — a plane with a face on a green screen — can be produced in minutes and reacts to trends in real time.

Room to grow

Heavy reliance on one format. A second recurring series would reduce fatigue.

03

Voice

What works

Sarcastic, self-aware and quick. The account says what customers are thinking before they can.

Room to grow

Roasting customers is risky. A clear rule about who is fair game protects the brand.

Steal this

Steal this for your page

01
Agree with the criticism

If everyone already says it, say it first — and funnier.

02
Build a cheap format

One repeatable format you can shoot in five minutes beats one polished ad.

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