Ryanair fight: Billionaires are having a spat, which is always tremendous fun. Turns out it’s a explosive spat between CEO Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink Wi-Fi. Dive into the drama, insults, and a cheeky seat sale that’s gone viral. This was predicted in the 2026 edition of Old Moore’s Almanac.
As we kick off 2026, one cryptic prediction has aviation enthusiasts and X users buzzing: Ryan Air would be hitting the news in 2026.
What started as a nod to airborne drama has spectacularly unfolded, not with a literal crash or delay, but a high-altitude brawl between Ryanair’s brash CEO Michael O’Leary and tech titan Elon Musk.
The prediction of a “Ryan Air Flight” has now been dubbed the “Ryanair Fight” by meme-makers. This feud has hijacked headlines, sparked viral marketing stunts, and even prompted takeover threats. Is it coincidence, cosmic alignment, or just two egos colliding at 30,000 feet? Let’s unpack the prediction and the pandemonium.
The Mystique of Old Moore’s Almanac: Ireland’s Oracle of Oddities
Old Moore’s Almanac, first published in 1764, remains a staple in Irish households, blending horoscopes, farming tips, and bold forecasts for the year ahead. The 2026 edition, released late last year, paints a tapestry of global upheavals: financial crashes looming like storm clouds, extreme flooding across Ireland, AI ethics scandals, and even a surprise royal baby announcement.
But it’s the aviation tease of “A Ryanair flight would be in the news” that feels tailor-made for 2026’s chaos. Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier and an Irish icon, has long been a lightning rod for controversy, from baggage fees to bold banter.
The Almanac’s track record adds intrigue; back in 2014, it foresaw a “plane mishap in Ireland, but not too serious,” eerily mirroring a minor collision between two Ryanair jets.
From Wi-Fi Woes to War of Words: The Elon Musk-Michael O’Leary Spat Explained
What began as a technical debate over in-flight internet has escalated into a Twitter tirade, pitting two of the world’s most outspoken billionaires against each other. At the heart: SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, Musk’s pet project promising seamless connectivity from the skies.
Ryanair Fight: Starlink Snubbed by Ryanair
Ryanair’s O’Leary, never one to mince words, shot down Starlink integration last week. Citing aerodynamic drag from the necessary antennas (estimated to guzzle an extra $200-250 million in annual fuel costs) he dismissed the idea as impractical for Ryanair’s short-haul fleet.
“Elon is a wealthy man but still an idiot when it comes to aerodynamics,” O’Leary fired off in an interview, adding that Musk “knows zero” about airline ops.
Musk, rarely one to let a slight slide, retaliated on X with venom: “Michael O’Leary is an utter idiot who should be fired immediately.” He escalated further, dubbing the exec a “retarded twat” and polling his 200 million followers: “Should I buy Ryanair?”
(Spoiler: 68% voted yes, fuelling takeover memes.) In a cheeky twist, Musk vowed to “buy Ryanair and restore Ryan as their rightful ruler”, a jab at the airline’s name.
Ryanair’s Savage Counterpunch
True to form, Ryanair didn’t flinch, they amplified. The airline launched the “Great Idiots Seat Sale,” hawking 100,000 one-way tickets for €16.99 from February to April, explicitly “for Elon Musk and any other idiots on X.”
The promo ad? A cartoonish Musk caricature with the tagline: “Don’t thank us, thank that big ‘IDIOT’ @elonmusk.”
The airline even trolled Musk during a recent X outage: “Perhaps you need Wi-Fi @elonmusk?”
O’Leary upped the ante with a Dublin press conference on January 21, 2026, to “address Musk’s Twitter tantrum” and highlight EU ownership rules barring non-EU citizens like Musk from majority control of airlines. “Musk knows even less about airline ownership rules than he does about plane aerodynamics,” O’Leary sniped.
Ryanair Fight: When Predictions Meet Pop Culture Pandemonium
Old Moore’s nod to a “Ryanair flight in the news” couldn’t have landed more poetically. No mid-air mishaps here, just a digital dogfight that’s captivated millions, blending Irish irreverence with American bravado. As O’Leary and Musk trade barbs, one can’t help but wonder: Will Starlink ever touch down on Ryanair wings, or is this the start of a longer rivalry?
For travellers, it’s a win-win: cheaper fares amid the frenzy and endless entertainment fodder. For the almanac faithful, it’s proof that 2026’s predictions are already coming true.
