RYANAIR has confirmed that they are to cancel 800,000 seats across 12 routes this summer – affecting thousands of flights. The budget airline said they would be reducing its capacity across

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 .

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.

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