Musk and Ryanair CEO clash over cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on planes

Reuters
2026.01.16 18:39
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Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary are in a public feud over the cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on planes. O'Leary dismissed the installation of Starlink on Ryanair's jets, citing high costs and fuel drag. Musk called O'Leary an "utter idiot" on social media, claiming he was misinformed. O'Leary retaliated, stating Musk knows nothing about aviation. Despite the clash, Starlink is gaining traction among airlines, with many carriers adopting the service for improved in-flight WiFi.