As the world marked Eid al-Fitr, Kenya Airways took its social media game to new heights with a series of witty tweets that had Kenyans talking. The national carrier's playful online presence entertained followers and sparked a lively debate.
One particular tweet, which quickly amassed over a million views, read: "Using the window seat to sleep is selfish ? #IFlyKQ." The lighthearted remark seemed to nudge passengers into making better use of their window-side views rather than dozing off.
Kenyans, never ones to back down from an online exchange, immediately reacted, turning the post into an entertaining back-and-forth. Some defended their right to sleep, while others laughed off the suggestion.
Wesley Kibande dismissed the idea, arguing that passengers should be free to do whatever they want with their tickets. "Msitufunze vile tutatumia pesa zetu. I paid mine to sleep next to the window," he wrote.
Ezra Onduso found the idea of paying for a flight only to sleep absurd. "Mimi siwezi lipa ndege PS580 na nilale, heri nizunguke adi tufike," he joked.
Wakesho Makio also weighed in with playful defiance, questioning the airline's stance. "Kwani hamtaki tulale? That's very selfish of you, KQ!!!"
The conversation took an unexpected twist when Nyamisa Chela steered it away from window seat etiquette and into relationship dynamics. She posed a curious question: "If I'm on a flight with my man, can I serve him food myself, or do I let the beautiful crew serve him?"
Kenya Airways, embracing the fun, responded with a cheeky suggestion. "Heey Chela, how about we do the serving, and you feed him?"
Kenya Airways' newfound humor and engaging social media presence bear a striking resemblance to Ryanair, the Irish ultra-low-cost airline known for its witty, sometimes savage online responses.
Ryanair has made headlines for its unfiltered clapbacks, once responding to Emirates' first-class luxury promo with a cheeky jab: "Meanwhile, our first-class suite is any row without screaming babies."
In another instance, a frustrated passenger complained, "Ryanair just ruined my holiday!" only to receive a cold yet comical response: "We do not care. Still cheaper than therapy."
