Billigflieger: Ryanair kappt Flugprogramm – Berlin verliert am meisten
Wegen hoher Gebühren und Luftverkehrsteuer zieht Ryanair Flugzeuge aus Berlin ab. Die Passagiere müssen sich auf weniger Verbindungen und höhere Preise einstellen.
In Berlin, the largest low-cost airline operator, Ryanair, is discontinuing its flight program in the country. The Irish company has announced that it will offer approximately 700,000 fewer seats during the upcoming winter season compared to last year, marking a ten percent decrease compared to the 2025/26 winter period. The reasons for this reduction include high entry costs due to state fees and an "exorbitant" aviation tax in Germany.
The greatest impact of these cuts is expected to be at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, which Ryanair has labeled as "the least successful airport in Europe." The airline plans to shut its base there on October 24, employing seven aircraft and their crews, and relocating them to more competitive airports in other EU countries where aviation taxes have been abolished, and fees have been reduced.
While Berlin City remains a Ryanair destination, the airline will cut around half of its current offerings. Twelve routes, including those to Gran Canaria, Palermo, and Thessaloniki, will be completely discontinued, while others will be reduced in frequency. Eddie Wilson, the airline's CEO, stated that Berlin is "by far the biggest loser," as passengers there would face significantly fewer options and higher fares.
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