European airline becomes the latest to launch free wifi on board Numerous operators have recently begun offering the complimentary service The Independent UK · Jan 29
Ryanair says it could use Starlink in future despite Elon Musk feud Airline raises forecasts for profits and passenger numbers, after boss said spat with Tesla CEO boosted bookings The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Ryanair boss warns of air traffic control delays and rowdy passengers this summer Exclusive: Michael O’Leary predicts ‘another mess’ for peak-season travellers The Independent UK · Jan 23
The Latest: Elon Musk and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are both attending World Economic Forum Europe is breathing a sigh of relief following Trump’s dramatic reversal over Greenland the day before at Davos The Independent UK · Jan 22
Why Are Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary Beefing? Here's What We Know A cost dispute over Starlink Wi-Fi sparked insults, takeover jokes and publicity as Elon Musk clashed with Ryanair boss O'Leary. International Business Times UK · Jan 22
Ryanair Posts Hilariously Brutal Takedown Of Elon Musk In Response To His “Twitter Tantrum” “Buy now before Musk gets one!” Bored Panda · Jan 21
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warns summer 2026 travel will be a ‘mess’ Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has issued a warning to travellers going on holiday this summer. The Independent UK · Jan 21
Ryanair boss makes proposition to Musk as airline ownership row continues Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary joked that he and Elon Musk should settle their spat with an arm wrestle “like old farts do” after the billionaire hinted that he would buy the budget airline. The Independent UK · Jan 21
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary: Europe needs to stop trying to pander to Donald Trump The Ryanair chief said Europe needed a more ‘belligerent’ approach to the US administration. Evening Standard · Jan 21
Micheal Martin ‘spends more time abroad than Elton John’, says Michael O’Leary The Ryanair chief executive accused the Taoiseach of being ‘too busy on his worldwide tour’. Evening Standard · Jan 21
Michael O’Leary challenges Elon Musk to arm wrestle to settle Ryanair-Starlink feud Exclusive: Airline boss calls proposal from The Independent for test of strength ‘a brilliant idea’ The Independent UK · Jan 21
Michael O’Leary: Elon Musk can insult me all day if it boosts Ryanair sales The Ryanair chief has become embroiled in a spat with the owner of the social media platform X. The Independent UK · Jan 21
‘Big Idiot’ boost: Ryanair cashes in as Musk feud takes off on X A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares. Euronews · Jan 21
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary brands Musk’s X a ‘cesspit’ in ongoing row with tech billionaire It comes after Elon Musk floated the idea of buying the budget airline
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Ryanair boss taunts Elon Musk with free flight ticket as ‘battle of the billionaires’ erupts Exclusive: Micheal O’Leary dismissed bid to buy the carrier, saying ‘non-Europeans cannot control a European airline’
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Ryanair launches ‘Big Idiot’ seat sale as spat with Elon Musk intensifies ‘Book today before Musk gets one’ reads the sales pitch
Euronews · Jan 20 Musk jokes about buying Ryanair — and putting a ‘Ryan’ in charge Elon Musk’s online riff about buying Ryanair and installing a namesake chief may have raised laughs — but EU airline ownership rules mean the idea is unlikely to ever take off.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 Elon Musk floats idea of buying Ryanair after calling CEO ‘an idiot’ Tesla boss clashed with Michael O’Leary when airline boss rejected installing Starlink technology on aircraft
Evening Standard · Jan 20 Elon Musk suggests he could buy Ryanair amid spat with boss Michael O’Leary Mr O’Leary called the Tesla founder an idiot in a row over WiFi on the airline’s planes.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Musk asks if he should buy Ryanair after demanding CEO Michael O’Leary is fired The outspoken Ryanair boss called Elon Musk an ‘idiot’ who knows nothing about flights
International Business Times UK · Jan 19 Ryanair Dismisses Elon Musk's Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Plans Citing 'Idiotic' Costs and Fuel Drag Penalties Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary rules out Starlink internet, citing a £200m annual fuel penalty and dismissing Elon Musk's aviation knowledge.
International Business Times UK · Jan 19 Billionaire Showdown: Elon Musk and Michael O'Leary Collide Over Starlink Snub Elon Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary swapped insults after the airline refused to adopt Starlink, turning a tech decision into a public feud.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Ryanair refuses to install popular feature welcomed by other airlines ‘We don’t think our passengers are willing to pay,’ says airline CEO
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 Ryanair hit with huge fine in Italy over ‘abusive strategy’ with travel agencies Ryanair’s chief executive, Michael O’Leary, branded the ruling ‘legally unsound’