Ryanair: Airport in North Rhine -Westphalia as a biggest loser exposed!

Ryanair calls NRW airport "largest loser"-cheap airline expects

In his current traffic update,

Ryanair has brought sharp criticism of the German airports. In particular, an airport in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is identified as the "largest loser". The cheap airline, which is known for its aggressive pricing, has long been criticizing the high costs associated with the operation of German airports.

The high location costs and state taxes in Germany are cited as the main reasons for reducing the offer. Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson explained that taxes and fees in Germany are among the highest in Europe. This has already caused Ryanair to stop flights from several German cities, including Dortmund, last year.

Criticism of the costs and traffic update for March

In the latest update, Germany is described as the worst performing air traffic market in Europe. Ryanair emphasizes that the airports in Berlin, Cologne and Dresden are particularly cost -intensive locations. These airports currently have a significant decline in passenger numbers and only operate at around 82 percent of their level before Covid-19 pandemic.

Wilson emphasizes that Ryanair's March traffic figures again illustrate the alarming development of the German air traffic market. He points out that the airline has actually reduced the range of expensive airports for the summer of 2025 and calls this development worrying.

claims for tax cuts

In addition, Eddie Wilson appeals to the upcoming federal government to reduce the high taxes and fees in order to revitalize the air traffic market in Germany. He criticizes that Germany lags after other European countries that have already successfully implemented tax relief. In the coalition agreement of SPD, CDU and CSU, an improvement in the international connection of German airports is already promised.

The desired measures to support regional airports and the planned dismantling of specific aviation taxes could be crucial to strengthen the competitiveness of German airports. In view of the ongoing challenges in air traffic, it is important that political decision -makers take proactive steps to promote positive development.