Elon Musk, known for his ventures in Tesla and SpaceX, stirred up a new buzz by involving Ryanair in a public poll on social media. The poll, initiated after a disagreement over using Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi on Ryanair planes, attracted over 750,000 votes within hours. Despite the majority voting in favor of Musk acquiring Ryanair, his intentions remain unclear.
The dispute escalated from a business disagreement to personal jabs between Musk and Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, shared in interviews and social media exchanges. Musk’s witty poll, presented in his signature style, garnered significant attention and engagement online. Amid the banter, Musk humorously suggested that Ryanair should be led by someone named Ryan, sparking further online discussions.
The tension heightened as O’Leary publicly criticized Musk, prompting Musk to retaliate by labeling O’Leary as “an utter idiot.” Even Ryanair’s official social media account joined in the banter, offering Wi-Fi assistance to Musk during a service outage. The ongoing saga revolves around Ryanair’s decision to reject Starlink, with both sides maintaining their stance amidst the playful exchanges.
