Ryanair's Social Media Response to Elon Musk
Let me tell you about this recent exchange between Ryanair and Elon Musk. On Tuesday, the low-cost airline took to social media to announce they're launching 'complete idiot seats' aimed at Elon Musk and anyone else on X. They suggested Musk might need a break, promoting 100,000 seats for just €16.99— that's about R$107.14. I recommend grabbing one before Musk does, as per their post.
CEO's Critique and Musk's Comeback
Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, didn't hold back, stating that Musk knows less about airline ownership rules than he does about aircraft aerodynamics. In response, Musk fired back on X this afternoon, describing O'Leary as an 'insufferable chimp with special needs' who's essentially a bean counter with no clue how planes fly. He even pointed to some trending videos to back his point.
The Origin of the Feud
This all started four days earlier when the billionaire posted on X, asking if he should buy Ryanair and whether he shouldn't put someone named Ryan in charge. It's worth noting that Tony Ryan, the Irish billionaire who co-founded the low-cost airline in 1984, passed away in 2007.
Previous Interactions and Escalation
On Friday, Ryanair shared a New York Post article about a potential X glitch and teased Musk, asking if he needed Wi-Fi. By Sunday, Musk was posting about hoping the buyout happens because it would be hilarious. Then on Monday, he questioned the cost of buying the airline, insisting he really wants to put a Ryan in command of Ryanair—calling it their destiny.
