Ryanair investigated over 'jab and go' holiday ads

Ryanair is under investigation over a “jab and go” advert urging customers to book Easter flights, with Britain’s advertising watchdog probing whether the ad breached its rules. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it had received around 1,600 complaints about the ad so far. Complainants said the ad “misleadingly suggests that the vaccine will have been successfully rolled out across the population by spring/summer and that travel restrictions won’t apply by then,” according to the ASA. They also claim the ad “is offensive and irresponsible as, in their view, it trivialises the effect of the pandemic on individuals and society,” the watchdog said. The body said it will publish its findings “in due course.” The ad was televised and also appeared on the airline’s website. The advert voiceover said: “Vaccines are coming, so book your Easter and summer holidays today with Ryanair. One million seats on sale for €19.99 to sunshine destinations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece and many more — so you can jab and go.” Ryanair has previously confirmed that it will not ask passengers for proof of vaccinations when travelling on its service.<br/>