Musk vs. O'Leary: Starlink Feud Escalates, Elon Considers Buying Ryanair

• The feud began over Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary's refusal to install Starlink Wi-Fi on their aircraft due to fuel penalty and cost concerns.
• O’Leary stated Starlink would cost Ryanair $200-250 million annually, or an extra dollar per passenger, which budget travelers wouldn't pay.
• Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, called O’Leary "misinformed" and an "utter idiot," suggesting Ryanair would lose customers without in-flight internet.
• The conflict escalated with O'Leary's strong criticism of Musk and X, leading Musk to openly flirt with the idea of buying Ryanair.
• Musk even posted a poll on X asking users if he should buy Ryanair, with 79% voting "yes," and joked about putting a "Ryan" in charge.

Why It Matters: Elon Musk's public spat with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary over Starlink Wi-Fi has led Musk to consider buying the airline.