Elon Musk vs Ryanair CEO: Starlink sparks a social media showdown
Elon Musk called Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary an "utter idiot" on X after O'Leary said Starlink's antennas would bump up fuel costs and hurt Ryanair's budget model.
O'Leary claimed the extra drag could cost the airline up to $250 million a year—about $1 per passenger.
Musk claps back, says Wi-Fi matters
Musk fired back that airlines without internet will lose customers, dismissing O'Leary's fuel math and calling him "an utter idiot."
He argued that offering in-flight Wi-Fi is a bigger deal for travelers than saving a few bucks on fuel.
O'Leary stands firm, questions demand
O'Leary shrugged off Musk's comments, saying he doesn't take advice from "that cesspit of his called X." He also doubts passengers want to pay for Wi-Fi on short flights.
Still, some airlines are already rolling out Starlink—Lufthansa announced plans to introduce it, and Scandinavian Airlines reportedly operated its first Starlink-enabled flight.