Ryanair expresses discontent towards environmentalists and cyclists
On the infamous X-Account, billionaire airline Ryanair has declared war against a foe: the Irish Green Party, especially their Transport Minister, Eamon Ryan. Notorious for their jokes about cyclists too.
Ryanair's feud against biking enthusiasts and the Irish Green Party is making waves online. Using the hashtag #flightsnotbikes - signifying Flights over Bikes - their account on X has been taking digs at the Irish Green Party and their transportation policies for quite some time now.
The epicenter of this debate is Ireland's Green Minister for Climate and Transport, Eamon Ryan. Following the European elections, he announced he would relinquish his position as party leader and won't run in the next elections. Ryanair posted a picture of the Vice-Party Leader Catherine Martin on X along with a jibe, "please don't recycle green waste."
Ryanair's animosity also revolves around a disagreement regarding the limit on air traffic at Dublin Airport. Additionally, the airline accuses the Greens of blunders in tourism and transportation policies.
Air travel is by far the most harmful way to journey. According to the Federal Environment Agency, a flight to Sydney is equal to approximately four years of car driving. The agency advises minimizing flight travel as much as possible and opting for alternatives instead. In total, aviation accounts for approximately 2.5 percent of global emissions of climate-damaging greenhouse gases.
Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, is famous for his impudent statements and combative tactics, whether against eco-warriors, unions, or rivals. Lufthansa once described him as a "Crack-Cocaine-addict pleading for government aid" in an interview.
