Funny Restaurant Staff Charge Ryanair CEO for “Extra Leg Space” and “Priority Booth Seating”

 

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The Irish never miss a chance for a bit of harmless fun. So when Michael O’Leary, CEO of budget airline Ryanair, visited Luvida Restaurant in Navan, the staff decided to surprise him with a few “extras” added to his bill.

Ryanair has earned a reputation for tacking extra charges onto its low base fares for everything from bag fees to seat selection. So it’s no surprise that the staff at Luvida, likely familiar with the struggle, couldn’t resist adding a few playful “extras” to O’Leary’s tab. After he finished his meal, the CEO was presented the check, featuring charges for “extra leg space,” “priority booth seating,” and “quiet area reservation.” The staff even labeled the tongue-in-cheek receipt as “Terminal 1.”

It’s unclear whether O’Leary actually had to pay for the add-ons, but, luckily, he took the joke in good humor. The restaurant even posted a photo of him grinning next to a staff member who was likely behind the cheeky idea. The staff wrote in the caption, “Thank you to Michael O'Leary for choosing to dine with us tonight! It was a pleasure to host you. Hope you don't mind us adding some additional charges to your bill for extra leg space, priority booth seating, and quiet area reservation.”

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Source: Thank you to Michael O'Leary for choosing to dine with us tonight!

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
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