Ryanair. Photo: Shutterstock In a social media post published on Wednesday, October 4, low-cost veteran Ryanair is calling on Germany to reduce aviation costs, urging the government to cut security and air traffic control (ATC) fees and ensure competitive airport charges across the country.
Kassel Airport. Photo: Markus Mainka / Shutterstock.comThe airline points to Kassel Airport as an example of how regional airports can work with carriers to lower operating costs, improve access and attract new routes and passenger growth.
Ryanair argues that Germany's air passenger tax, alongside high security, air traffic control and airport charges, continues to undermine the country's competitiveness and discourage airlines from investing in the German market.
The airline is urging policymakers to address these costs to make Germany a more attractive destination for airline investment and support the expansion of regional air connectivity.