Ryanair says it could use Starlink in future despite Elon Musk feud

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lauren AlmeidaJanuary 26, 2026 at 10:57 AM

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Despite a recent public feud between Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk, Ryanair's finance chief, Neil Sorahan, indicated the airline is open to using Starlink wifi in the future if the technology and price are right. O'Leary initially dismissed Starlink due to concerns about increased fuel costs from antenna drag, sparking the online spat. Sorahan clarified that in-flight wifi is not imminent for Ryanair due to ongoing fuel cost considerations and passenger willingness to pay on short flights. Ryanair recently raised its passenger number forecasts to 216 million by March 2027 and expects average fares to rise by 7% to 8% this year. The airline's third-quarter profit after tax fell 22% to €115m, but it anticipates a full-year profit between €2.13bn and €2.23bn.

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