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Ryanair Cuts One Million Seats Amid Spanish Fee Hike

8/29/2025

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Ryanair will reduce nearly one million seats at Spanish airports in response to Aena's fee increase.
CEO Eddie Wilson condemned the Spanish government's "indifference" and Aena's planned 6.5% fee hike by 2026.
He cautioned about significant negative effects on tourism and employment in Spain, including possible aircraft relocations.
Details on affected airports and seat reductions will be revealed next week.

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Ryanair will reduce nearly one million seats at Spanish airports in response to Aena's fee increase.
CEO Eddie Wilson condemned the Spanish government's "indifference" and Aena's planned 6.5% fee hike by 2026.
He cautioned about significant negative effects on tourism and employment in Spain, including possible aircraft relocations.
Details on affected airports and seat reductions will be revealed next week.