Ryanair CEO Questions Whether Passengers Will Pay for In-Flight Wi-Fi
Michael O'Leary said he does not expect passenger payments to cover the cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on Ryanair aircraft.
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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said he does not expect passengers to pay for onboard Wi-Fi and believes Starlink would not generate enough value to cover its costs for the airline.
Key details
- EasyJet is installing Starlink, according to the report.
- O’Leary’s comments address the potential cost and passenger revenue from onboard connectivity.
Michael O’Leary said he does not expect passengers to pay for in-flight Wi-Fi.
Why it matters
The comments highlight a commercial question for airlines considering onboard internet: whether passengers will pay enough to offset the cost of installing and operating the service. EasyJet’s Starlink installation offers a contrasting approach among European low-cost carriers.
What happens next
Airlines’ Wi-Fi plans will keep bringing the costs and passenger value of onboard connectivity into focus. Which approach to in-flight internet would you prefer?
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