“Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary reignites feud with Elon Musk over Starlink snub: 'If we can a” — what this page in the network covers. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has escalated his public spat with Elon Musk, saying he would happily annoy the Tesla and SpaceX boss again. The feud stems from Ryanair's decision not to install Starlink satellite internet on its aircraft, despite Musk's company being a leading provider of in-flight con The feud stems from Ryanair's decision not to install Starlink satellite internet on its aircraft, despite Musk's company being a leading provider of in-flight connectivity.
O'Leary's latest remarks, reported by Fortune, signal no thaw in relations between the budget airline and the world's richest man. The disagreement highlights a broader strategic divide: Ryanair has prioritized cost control and operational efficiency over premium onboard services, while Starlink has been aggressively courting airlines with its low-latency broadband. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.