Ryanair cuts summer flights in Spain in row over airport charges - Decision comes despite the firm behind the Spanish airports calling its fees among the lowest in Europe

A mayor of a Spanish city has blasted Ryanair after the airline decided to cancel around 800,000 seats across 12 routes this summer in Spain due to "excessive fees" at the airports. Ryanair has announced plans to reduce its capacity at several airports in the popular European country, including eliminating certain routes.

Irish budget airline Ryanair said on Thursday it would cut its domestic flights at seven regional airports in Spain this summer by 18% due to what it called "excessive fees" by state-owned airport operator AENA .

Ryanair and airport operator Aena are locked in a dispute over airport charges, with the Irish ULCC announcing some reductions in its Spanish network for summer 2025, citing “excessive charges” and ineffective incentives at regional airports.

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has announced a significant reduction in its summer 2025 schedule in Spain, citing “excessive fees” charged by Aena.

Ryanair is making a huge change to its 2025 schedule, and it’s not good news for the more than 17 million Brits who love a holiday to Spain. Due to ‘unjustified’ price hikes, the airline will be scrapping or reducing routes to seven Spanish destinations.

Ryanair has announced plans to cut flights at seven regional airports across Spain this summer, citing "excessive fees" from state-controlled airport operator Aena. The Irish budget airline will reduce capacity by 18 per cent on 12 routes,