Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary announced a 4-5% reduction in the airline's regional capacity in France for 2025. He clarified that Ryanair would not completely pull out of operations in France but would instead flight with lower capacity due to an increase in the eco tax on plane tickets. O'Leary criticized the French market as uncompetitive, referencing the higher eco tax from €2.63 to €7.40. The decision follows Ryanair's recent withdrawal from smaller airports, reflecting broader challenges facing low-cost carriers in France.
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary announced a reduction in the airline's regional capacity in France by 4-5% in 2025, citing uncompetitive market conditions.
O'Leary emphasized that Ryanair won't completely withdraw from France's regional airports but will operate with lower capacity due to the increased eco tax.
He criticized the new eco tax, which rose from €2.63 to €7.40, labeling France an 'uncompetitive market' and attributing the cut to its impact.
The Union of French Airports expressed concerns over low-cost carriers' reliance on regional hubs like Beauvais, Béziers, and Nîmes, threatening closures.
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