Ryanair accusations: Cologne/Bonn Airport under the pressure of high fees

Ryanair criticizes high fees at Cologne/Bonn Airport

In a remarkable press release, Ryanair, one of the leading low -cost airlines in Europe, has suffered violent criticism of the cost structure of German air traffic. In particular, Cologne/Bonn Airport is denounced as one of the "biggest losers" in German airspace. These statements were published in the context of a new traffic update on April 15, which highlights the current challenges of the airline in the German market.

ryanair is particularly responsible for the high taxes and fees for the current misery. German air traffic is currently 18 percent below the level before Covid 19 pandemic. In particular, airports such as Cologne/Bonn, which are considered cost -intensive, only record 82 percent of the former traffic volume, which also tightens the economic situation.

The criticism of Ryanair comes in the wake of the closures at other locations in Germany, including Leipzig, Dresden and Dortmund. A few days earlier, Ryanair had indicated that they wanted to support the remaining locations, including Cologne/Bonn and Weeze. The withdrawal from Dortmund seems to have intensified the displeasure of the airline about the cost situation and illustrates the need for changes in air traffic policy.

Ryanair therefore calls on the new federal government to take measures to reduce fees. The airline argues that this is necessary to make the German air traffic market competitive again and to combat the decline in passenger volume. The current scenario is a serious challenge for the aviation industry, and Ryanair hopes to consolidate and expand their position in the market through these initiatives.

Developments at Cologne/Bonn Airport and in German air traffic as a whole are still attentively observed. The question remains whether and to what extent the political decision -makers will meet the demand for less burdens in order to increase the attractiveness of German airports.