Ryanair Removes Five Planes From Charleroi Airport
Ryanair is cutting flights at Charleroi Airport because of higher taxes. The airline has removed five planes and will reduce the number of seats offered. This is happening after previous threats from the airline.
Ryanair is responding to a rise in air travel taxes, specifically an increase to 7 euros. The airline has taken action by removing five aircraft from Charleroi and Dolimont airports. This reduction in flights amounts to two million seats. Unions believe Ryanair is using intimidation to achieve these changes. The Walloon government considers this a negative impact.
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Highlights
Ryanair Removes Aircraft
Ryanair has removed five aircraft from Charleroi Airport.
Reduced Flight Offer
Ryanair has reduced its seat offering by two million in Belgium.
Tax Increase Trigger
The airline is responding to a rise in air taxes to 7 euros.
Unions Criticize Ryanair
Unions are accusing Ryanair of intimidation tactics.
Impact on Walloon Region
The move is a ‘blow’ for the Walloon government.