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21 Jan 2026
Ryanair says online sparring with Musk good for business
Summary
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary claims his online feud with Elon Musk has boosted bookings by 2-3%. The spat began when O’Leary criticized the cost of installing SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi on Ryanair planes, prompting Musk to call him “misinformed.” O’Leary, known for courting controversy, launched a “Big ‘Idiot’ Seat Sale” and encouraged Musk to invest in the airline.