Low-cost carrier Ryanair on Friday, April 24, announced its intention to close its Berlin base of 7 aircraft on October 24.
This is stated in statements company, reports “European Truth”.
All 7 Berlin-based aircraft will be redeployed to airports with lower charges in other EU states that have abolished aviation taxes, such as Sweden, Slovakia, Albania and Italy.
“This is a direct consequence of Berlin Airport’s recent announcement that it will raise charges again by a further 10% between 2027 and 2029, even though its already high airport charges have risen by 50% since the Covid era, even as Berlin’s passenger traffic has fallen by 30%,” the company said in a statement.
The number of airline flights to and from Berlin will be reduced by 50% in the winter schedule.
Ryanair says German aviation policy has failed its citizens as it relies on high aviation taxes and excessive airport charges.
“Instead of introducing incentives for lower-cost airlines to recover, Berlin Airport decided to further increase its already high prices by another 10%, making Berlin hopelessly uncompetitive compared to rival European airports,” the airline said.
Ryanair recently announced that will increase the time from closing registration at airports before departure.
At the beginning of April, Michael O’Leary, CEO of the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair announced the threat of disruptions with the supply of aviation fuel in May if the war in the Middle East continues.
