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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

BIZARRE: Ryanair refuses to install popular feature welcomed by other airlines | Mind Blowing Facts

Ryanair has ruled out the installation of Starlink wifi - (Getty)

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite wifi will not be rolled out on Ryanair aircraft due to the impact of fuel costs on shorthaul flights.

Airline CEO Michael O’Leary told Reuters on Wednesday that the installation of an antenna on the fuselage – the main body of the aircraft – causes weight and drag, leading to a “2 per cent fuel penalty”.

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