Transavia honors Cristiano Ronaldo by removing seat 7C

The airline Transavia France has announced a symbolic tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following his decision to retire from the Portuguese national team. As part of the gesture, the low-cost carrier is removing seat 7C from its flights destined for Funchal, Madeira, the footballer’s birthplace. The move references Ronaldo’s iconic number 7.

Transavia shared the announcement on Instagram with an image of a jersey placed on an aircraft seat. While the airline described the initiative as a marketing action designed to use humor to engage with the repercussions of Ronaldo’s retirement, some reports suggest the removal may be symbolic rather than a permanent change to all flight configurations.

Ronaldo’s departure from the national team follows a period of tension, including reported friction with coach Jorge Jesus. The striker concludes his international career with 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal.