Elon Musk has escalated his feud with Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary by suggesting he could buy the budget airline, following a heated exchange over the installation of Starlink internet on Ryanair flights. The dispute began when O'Leary dismissed the idea of in-flight Wi-Fi, citing increased fuel costs and low passenger demand, prompting Musk to call for the CEO's dismissal in a series of online posts. Musk later polled his social media followers on whether he should purchase Ryanair, with a majority supporting the idea. O'Leary responded by calling Musk an 'idiot' and reiterated that Ryanair passengers are unlikely to pay extra for Wi-Fi on short flights. The spat highlights the contrasting approaches of the two outspoken leaders and draws attention to the broader debate over the future of in-flight connectivity.
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