What started as a disagreement about adding satellite internet to an airline’s planes has spiraled into one of the most unusual public feuds in commercial aviation in years. Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary have taken a disagreement over Starlink Wi-Fi and turned it into a full-blown war of words, par for the course for these two eccentric juveniles.
O’Leary isn’t shy about controversy. When asked about the idea of adding Starlink satellite Wi-Fi to Ryanair’s fleet, more than 600 Boeing 737s, he didn’t mince words. He dismissed the idea on the grounds that adding antennas would increase drag and fuel costs, estimating an additional annual expense in the hundreds of millions of euros. Because Ryanair’s flights are mostly short and ultra-low cost, he said passengers wouldn’t pay for it, and the airline couldn’t absorb the cost. Specifically, he said:
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2026
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
