Elon Musk and Ryanair’s CEO clash over Starlink installation, citing cost, fuel, and demand concerns.

Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary have engaged in a public feud over the airline’s decision not to install Starlink internet on its planes. Musk called O’Leary “misinformed” and an “utter idiot,” claiming Starlink would boost competitiveness, while O’Leary dismissed Musk as an “idiot,” citing a 2% fuel increase from antenna drag and lack of passenger demand. O’Leary estimated the cost at $200–250 million annually, calling the expense unjustifiable. The exchange highlights tensions between tech innovators and traditional aviation, with no resolution yet.