Ryanair CEO Doubles Down: 'He's an Idiot,' No Truce With Musk

Politico reports that Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has doubled down on his personal attacks against Musk, ruling out any reconciliation or partnership with Starlink for in-flight connectivity. O'Leary's stance comes as competitors like United, Delta, and JSX race to equip fleets with SpaceX's low-latency satellite internet.

The Ryanair chief's refusal isn't just personal — it's strategic inertia. Legacy carriers have invested heavily in geostationary satellite systems and ground-based air-to-ground networks that Starlink's LEO constellation renders technologically inferior. Admitting Starlink's superiority would mean writing off those sunk costs.

History shows betting against Musk's vertical integration is a losing proposition. While O'Leary protects yesterday's infrastructure, forward-looking airlines are already offering passengers the connectivity experience that will soon be table stakes. The market will decide who's the idiot.

Source: 'He's an idiot': Ryanair CEO has no intention of reconciling with Musk — Politico