Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, sparked controversy by suggesting that the airline might charge passengers to use the toilets on flights, potentially requiring a British pound coin for access. This idea has generated significant public outrage and humor, with discussions about the implications of such a policy, including concerns about hygiene and passenger behavior if no facilities were available. Some participants in the discussion expressed a willingness to pay for bathroom access if the facilities were exceptionally clean and well-designed, while others criticized O'Leary's history of making provocative statements for publicity. A Ryanair spokesman later indicated that O'Leary's comments might have been exaggerated or humorous, although the idea had been discussed internally. The conversation also touched on Ryanair's controversial practices, including past attempts to charge disabled passengers for wheelchair use, highlighting the airline's reputation for pushing boundaries in the budget travel sector.
