Ryanair to shut Berlin base as it blames rise in German aviation tax
Summary
Ryanair will close its Berlin base and cut flights to the city by half because of higher aviation taxes in Germany. The airline is moving seven aircraft to other locations, reducing passengers served in Berlin from 4.5 million to 2.2 million per year.Key Facts
- Ryanair is shutting its Berlin operating base and reducing winter flights to Berlin by 50%.
- The airline is relocating seven aircraft from Berlin to other centers in Europe.
- Ryanair blames rising German aviation taxes and high airport fees for the decision.
- Since 2019, Ryanair has closed bases in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Stuttgart and stopped flights to other German cities.
- German trade union Verdi criticized Ryanair for focusing on profit and treating workers poorly.
- Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since February due to conflicts in the Gulf region, increasing costs for airlines.
- The airline industry faces challenges with fuel shortages and rising prices, causing potential flight cancellations.
- Some experts suggest rail travel could benefit from Ryanair’s reduced presence in Berlin, as trains connect Berlin to many European cities.
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