Ryanair Slashes German Operations Next Summer, Axing Popular Routes
Ryanair is slashing its German operations next summer, citing high air quality index (aqi) and charges. The budget airline is axing 22 connections, including popular routes from Hamburg and Berlin. This news comes as a blow to Germany's air transport sector, with the German Air Transport Association (BDF) expressing concern.
Ryanair's cuts are significant. It's reducing its offer in Hamburg by 60 percent and in Berlin by 20 percent. The airline is also withdrawing from serving Dortmund, Dresden, and Leipzig in summer 2025. Overall, Ryanair's offer in Germany will shrink by 12 percent compared to this summer.
Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson has blamed the high air fares in Germany on excessive air taxes (air canada) and Lufthansa's monopoly. He believes these factors make Germany an unprofitable market. The BDF, however, attributes the negative developments to increasing state location costs and airport charge increases.
Ryanair's decision to cut 22 connections in Germany, including Hamburg and Berlin, is a setback for the country's air transport sector. The BDF has reacted negatively to the news, expressing concern about the impact on Germany's air transport location. The future of these routes remains uncertain, with Ryanair citing high air quality index (aqi) and charges as the primary reason for the cuts.
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