Summary
Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary are in a public disagreement. Their argument started after O'Leary rejected using Musk's Starlink technology for wi-fi on Ryanair flights. The dispute has included insults and talk of Musk potentially buying Ryanair.
Key Facts
- Elon Musk suggested he might buy Ryanair and called for its CEO Michael O'Leary to be fired.
- O'Leary rejected Musk's Starlink system for in-flight wi-fi, citing increased costs and passenger disinterest.
- Ryanair called Musk an "idiot" and promoted a "Great Idiots seat sale," using the argument for marketing.
- Musk's Starlink uses a network of low-earth orbit satellites to provide internet access.
- EU-based airlines need to be mostly owned by EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic, or Liechtenstein people.
- O'Leary plans a press conference in Dublin to respond to Musk's remarks.
- Lufthansa plans to install Starlink on its planes, offering free wi-fi, which Ryanair has rejected.
- Both Musk and O'Leary are known for making bold, attention-getting public statements.
