France’s traffic recovery is already lagging far behind other leading tourism economies (such as Spain) due to very high aviation taxes. The French government’s plan to increase passenger taxes by 260% stands in stark contrast to the approach of rival European countries such as Sweden, Hungary and Italy, which are eliminating air travel taxes to compete with countries such as Spain. and Poland, which has no taxes on air transport, in terms of connectivity and economic growth.”
adds the Irish carrier.To try to shift the balance, Ryanair announces it is reviewing its schedules in France and “expects a reduction in its ability to travel in and out of French regional airports at 50% capacity from January 2025 if the French government continues its short-sighted plan to triple passenger taxes.”
She even threatens to suspend her activities. “at 10 regional airports in France.” Ben Smith, head of Air France-KLM, and Pascal de IzaguirreThe President of FNAM was not heard by the government… it is unlikely that Ryanair will find a better ear…
