"In recent days, along with a steady stream of insults, Musk even floated a hypothetical takeover of Europe's largest low-cost airline. Naturally, Ryanair's social channels have piled on. The airline's X account branded Musk an idiot, teased him during an X outage, and announced a "Great Idiots Seat Sale" while promising a press conference later on Wednesday to address Musk's latest comments."
"Ryanair's escalating war of words with Elon Musk - sparked by CEO Michael O'Leary's blunt rejection of Starlink in-flight connectivity - has spilled well beyond the aviation press. In recent days, along with a steady stream of insults, Musk even floated a hypothetical takeover of Europe's largest low-cost airline. Naturally, Ryanair's social channels have piled on. The airline's X account branded Musk an idiot, teased him during an X outage, and announced a "Great Idiots Seat Sale" while promising a press conference later on Wednesday to address Musk's latest comments."
Ryanair's public feud with Elon Musk escalated after CEO Michael O'Leary bluntly rejected Starlink in-flight connectivity. Musk responded with a steady stream of insults and even floated a hypothetical takeover of Europe's largest low-cost airline. Ryanair amplified the confrontation on social media, branding Musk an idiot, teasing him during an X outage, and announcing a "Great Idiots Seat Sale" while promising a press conference to address his comments. The exchanges have moved beyond aviation press into broader public attention. The tone and tactics reflect O'Leary's confrontational style and a willingness to use publicity and mockery as strategic tools.
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