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Ryanair Threatens Further Flight Cuts in France Over Ticket Tax Dispute

Philippe Tabarot has frozen further TSBA hikes after condemning Michael O’Leary’s threats as “violent communication”.

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Ryanair a décidé en juillet de réduire de 13% sa capacité en France, en raison de la hausse de la taxe aérienne.

Overview

  • Ryanair has kept its planned 13% reduction in France for the winter season, abandoning routes at Strasbourg, Brive and Bergerac after the solidarity tax tripled to €7.40.
  • CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that any fresh increase in the ticket levy will trigger additional capacity cuts in the French market.
  • Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot has rebuffed O’Leary’s tactics, insisting on dialogue without threats and blocking new TSBA increases.
  • Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith and other carriers have labeled the solidarity levy “irresponsible,” raising concerns over France’s aviation tax competitiveness.
  • With few direct employees in France and outsourced ground services, Ryanair’s model risks shifting the fallout of any deeper cuts onto regional subcontractors.