Starlink Wi‑Fi feud turns into a tirade between Musk and O’Leary

A dispute over Starlink in-flight connectivity between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary escalated into a public exchange of insults after O’Leary dismissed Musk and the service; Musk fired back on X, calling O’Leary an utter idiot, while Ryanair argues Starlink would add drag and fuel burn on its 737s and isn’t worth the cost on short-haul routes. Musk contends the technology is viable and will shape passenger choice as airlines increasingly adopt it.