Ryanair passengers flying to and from Shannon Airport could soon fly for free, if they willing to stand for their journey.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary (pictured below) told Sky News today that the low-cost airline was considering ripping out the back few rows of seats on some flights. Passengers would be able to sit on bar stools, similar to the buffet carriage on trains, or stand up for flights lasting less than an hour and a half.
The company has asked Boeing to look at the possibility of converting its planes or delivering a new fleet with "vertical seating". A Ryanair spokesman stressed the non-seating plan would have to be given the OK by the Irish Aviation Authority.
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