Airport operator Aena has responded to Ryanair’s plans to cut operations in Spain by 18%, urging the airline to “calm down”.

SPAIN'S airport operator has accused Ryanair of 'blackmail' after last week's announcement that it was cutting back flights to regional airports due to

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

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 .

Low cost airline wants more attention to regional airports. The low cost airline could pull out of more regional airports.

Morocco is emerging as a key competitor to Spain in the aviation sector, as Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson warns that Spain faces the risk of losing capacity and investment due to its less competitive environment.

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has announced a significant reduction in its summer 2025 schedule in Spain, citing “excessive fees” charged by Aena.

Ryanair said the unruly passenger caused the flight to be delayed overnight, costing the airline $15,000, including accommodation for 160 passengers.

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.

It comes amid a row between Ryanair and Aena, which operates 48 airports in Spain. Ryanair claims that - despite the Spanish Government's ruling in 2021 that charges should be frozen at Aena ...

The budget airline said they would be reducing its capacity across a number of airports in Spain with some route axed entirely. Depending on the aircraft, Ryanair flights carry around 228 ...

A plane passenger claiming to be a United Nations diplomat was dragged out of a flight to Spain after throwing a tantrum and demanding a front-row seat, according to local media. Video from inside the Ryanair plane shows the irate man,