Puente accuses Ryanair of "disguising its problems" with its fleet shortage by pressuring on fees
Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda Minister Óscar Puente has accused Ryanair of "disguising its problems" with a lack of planes through a business strategy that, in his opinion, uses pressure on governments to claim a reduction in airport fees.
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has accused Ryanair of disguising its aircraft delivery problems by pressuring governments to lower airport fees. The airline has cut 3 million seats at regional airports in Spain between 2025 and 2026, while increasing capacity by 600,000 seats at major hubs like Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, and Málaga.
Puente defended Spain's airport fees, which are higher than European averages, and Aena's management, citing its global leadership in airport operations. The dispute between Ryanair and the government has been ongoing, with Ryanair's CEO Eddie Wilson recently stating that further aircraft deliveries to Spain depend on fee reductions.
Puente also discussed tourism and airport growth, highlighting the need for the DORA III plan to invest €13 billion in Spain's airport network.
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