Elon Musk and Ryanair Boss Clashing Over Costs of Aircraft WiFi

Elon Musk and Michael O'Leary are locked in a public dispute over Starlink WiFi costs. The clash highlights a deep divide in airline connectivity strategies.

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Elon Musk elon musk, the billionaire leader of Tesla Inc , and Michael O'Leary michael o leary, the chief executive of Ryanair Holdings plc , have engaged in a heated public social-media dispute over the implementation of Starlink satellite internet on commercial aircraft. The disagreement erupted after Elon Muskcalled Michael O'Learyan "utter idiot" for refusing to install the high-speed service across the fleet of more than 600 jets operated by the airline based in Ireland IEIE. Elon Muskeven made a tongue-in-cheek threat to buy the carrier and replace its long-standing chief executive.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary speaks at a press conference regarding a dispute with Elon Musk over the installation of Starlink internet service on Ryanair aircraft in Dublin, Ireland, on January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary speaks at a press conference regarding a dispute with Elon Musk over the installation of Starlink internet service on Ryanair aircraft in Dublin, Ireland, on January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo
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