Core Viewpoint - The ongoing public feud between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has led to Musk suggesting he could buy Ryanair, while Ryanair has responded with a promotional seat sale targeting Musk and his followers [1][10]. Group 1: Background of the Feud - The conflict began when O'Leary rejected the idea of equipping Ryanair jets with Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, citing that passengers on short-haul flights would not be willing to pay for it [3][4]. - O'Leary estimated that implementing Starlink would cost Ryanair approximately €200-250 million annually and increase fuel costs by 1-2% due to the required aerials, which would affect aircraft aerodynamics [4]. Group 2: Responses and Promotions - In response to Musk's comments, Ryanair's social media account has mocked Musk, leading to further exchanges between the two [5][10]. - Ryanair launched a "great idiots seat sale," offering 100,000 one-way tickets for £16.99 for flights from January to April, leveraging the publicity from the feud [13]. Group 3: Potential for Acquisition - Musk's suggestion to buy Ryanair was met with a positive response from his followers, with 76.5% supporting the idea, although it is viewed more as a provocative statement than a serious intent [15]. - Ryanair's market capitalization is approximately €30.4 billion (£26.5 billion), and under EU law, non-EU citizens cannot acquire majority ownership of EU-based airlines, although O'Leary indicated that Musk could invest in shares [17].