Overview

• Eddie Wilson announced additional cuts to Ryanair’s winter schedule at German airports without specifying which routes.
• The federal government rejected requests to lower the air traffic tax for 2026, reinforcing industry concerns over cost competitiveness.
• Germany’s passenger volumes remain about 15.8% below 2019 levels as carriers warn of a stalled recovery.
• Industry data show nearly one-third of low-cost jets previously based in Germany have been relocated abroad over the past five years.
• Ryanair cites inefficiencies at major hubs like Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne as a key factor in scaling back operations.