A recent YouGov survey revealed the worst airline food, with low-cost carrier Ryanair coming out on top. Travel expert Mr Plane Guy commented on the results saying: “Unfortunately, not every airline hits the mark when it comes to in-flight dining.

“At the bottom of the list is Ryanair, where only 21% of passengers had good things to say about their snacks and drinks. Worse yet, just 17% found the meals satisfactory, and a staggering 50% labelled them as ‘poor’. Not far behind is Wizz Air, with just a quarter of passengers giving their snacks and drinks a thumbs-up, and 40% rating the meals as bad. easyJet also struggled, with only 35% of travellers enjoying their snacks and 29% happy with the meals.”

He continued: “If food is an important part of your flying experience, choosing the right airline can make all the difference! Emirates and Qatar Airways seem to be the safest bet for delicious meals, while budget carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air might leave your stomach rumbling.”

On Tripadvisor, a passenger who recently flew with Ryanair said: “Why is the food so bad!? We usually pack a lunch for our flight. In this case, we didn’t, and I ordered the fresh sandwich, which in this case was Turkey and Stuffing. It was truly awful and cost me 5€. I couldn’t finish it. This is not only an issue with Ryanair, but with other low-cost airlines. It must be as easy to source good food as bad. I really don’t understand it.”

However, other people think Ryanair’s food is acceptable, with one recommending the vegan lasagna. “As a vegan, I massively appreciate the vegan lasagna; it’s not bad at all.” Another one said: “The cheese toasties are actually ok, I’ve had it a few times.”

Worst airline food

1. Ryanair
2. Wizz Air
3. easyJet
4. TUI Airways
5. Jet2.com
6. British Airways
7. Virgin Atlantic
8. Qatar Airways
9. Emirates

Express.co.uk has contacted Ryanair for comment

Cyprus was once a popular holiday destination but now tourists appear to be turning away from the destination. Cyprus is known for its warm climates, beautiful beaches and rich history, but tourism is tailing off.

According to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), Cyprus’ tourism revenue fell in March 2026, dropping by 33.8% year-on-year to €85.6million (£73.8million). Just a year earlier, in March 2025, a revenue of €129.4m (£111.7 million) was recorded. The figures show the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has caused huge problems for the Middle East, with war spilling over to multiple countries in the region.

Not only this but a number of countries outside of the Middle East have also been impacted, with drones entering their airspace or engagements at sea.

For tourists, airspace has been impacted – leaving many holiday-makers looking for a destination which won’t be impacted by flying over or around the area.

The report by Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) uses figures which are based on a passenger survey it conducted.

The survey tracks spending patterns among visitors departing from Larnaca and Paphos airports.

Data also showed a fall in average tourist spending, suggesting that the decline was driven not only by weaker arrivals but also by softer expenditure among those who did travel.

Specifically, the average expenditure per tourist stood at €615.27 (£531.16) in March 2026, compared with €644.65 (£556.53) in March 2025, recording a 4.6% decrease.

Daily spending also fell, reaching €72.38 (£62.49) per day, compared with €89.53 (£77.29) in March 2025, reports Cyprus Mail

The figures also dropped in April with a further decrease seen. The report showed that tourist arrivals fell to 303,031, compared with 418,730 in April 2025, marking a drop of 27.6% year-on-year.

From January to April 2026, arrivals totalled 710,370, down from 865,326 in the corresponding period last year, showing a decline of 17.9%.

On February 28, conflict was sparked across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran, killing the country’s supreme leader.

Iran responded by launching attacks on Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf.

Fighting escalated quickly, spreading to Lebanon, with casualties and damage mounting on all sides.