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Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Engage in Public Feud, Musk Considers Buying the Airline

Published January 20, 2026, 10:27
Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Engage in Public Feud, Musk Considers Buying the Airline

Elon Musk and Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, are engaged in a public feud on X (formerly Twitter). The dispute began with O'Leary's refusal to install Starlink Wi-Fi on Ryanair planes, deeming the service expensive. Musk responded with sarcastic comments, even suggesting he might buy the airline and put someone named 'Ryan' in charge. The feud escalated with mutual insults and hints of a takeover. Although Musk's comments are considered a joke by X's AI, the possibility of Ryanair being acquired has sparked interest and betting. Ryanair is a publicly listed company, with the majority of its shares held by institutional investors.