Elon Musk vs. Ryanair CEO: The Starlink WiFi Feud That’s Fueling Bookings and Billionaire Banter
Imagine two of the most outspoken tycoons in business—Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX visionary, and Michael O’Leary, the brash king of Europe’s budget airline scene—trading insults like schoolyard rivals. What started as a disagreement over satellite WiFi has escalated into a public spectacle, complete with jabs about idiocy, takeover threats, and even a cheeky “Big Idiots” seat sale. As a seasoned aviation and tech blogger with over a decade covering low-cost carriers and disruptive innovations like Starlink, I’ll break down this feud, analyze the real issues at play, and share insights on what it means for airlines, passengers, and investors.