Recently, a dispute arose between Musk and Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, regarding the installation of 'Starlink' equipment on aircraft. O'Leary contended that fitting antennas would drive up fuel expenses and that passengers were reluctant to foot the bill for WiFi on short-haul trips, leading him to reject the proposal. Musk countered by asserting that O'Leary's information was flawed and cast doubt on the accuracy of Ryanair's calculations. The exchange escalated into both parties labeling each other as 'idiots', with Musk going so far as to threaten purchasing Ryanair and replacing its top executive.
