Michael O'Leary's bold statement has sparked a fiery debate with Elon Musk! The Ryanair CEO is puzzled by Musk's strong reaction to his decision not to implement Starlink on Ryanair flights. But why? O'Leary believes his reasoning is straightforward: the cost is simply too high.
O'Leary, known for his frankness, explained that the €250 million annual expense of installing Starlink, coupled with the potential €100-200 million fuel bill increase due to antenna drag, makes the service financially impractical for the airline. He also predicts that less than 10% of passengers would pay for it, further questioning its viability.
And here's where it gets controversial. O'Leary, unphased by Musk's online rants, is ready to engage in a war of words. He even invites Musk to invest in the airline, knowing full well that EU regulations would prevent Musk from gaining majority control.
O'Leary's views on social media are equally blunt, calling it a 'cesspit', with a particular disdain for X. But will Musk take the bait and engage in a public spat? Only time will tell.
What do you think about this clash of business titans? Is O'Leary's cost-based argument a fair reason to reject Starlink, or is there more to the story? Share your thoughts below!
