Ryanair Slashes 800,000 German Seats--Cites Punishing Taxes in Stunning Winter Pullback

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2025.10.16 15:13
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Ryanair has announced a significant reduction in its operations in Germany, cutting 800,000 winter seats and canceling 24 routes due to what it describes as punitive aviation taxes and high access costs. The airline's Chief Marketing Officer criticized the German government for not fulfilling its promise to reduce regressive taxes and excessive fees, warning that the current cost structure threatens the competitiveness of Germany's aviation market. This move reflects Ryanair's strategy to focus on markets with lower fiscal burdens, as similar reductions are also occurring in France and other high-tax regions.