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 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

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,

Ryanair has decided to terminate 12 routes and 800,000 seats from its 2025 summer schedule to Spain, a move that will come as a blow to tourists hoping to explore the top European country later this year. The budget airline will cease operations at two airports completely and reduce them at another five.

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 reducing flights to this country due to "excessive fees." Compared to the previous summer, the airline will reduce capacity on 12 routes by 18% and cancel approximately 800,000 passenger seats.