Spain

According to Ryanair, which has already reduced its operations in several European countries including Spain, Germany, and Denmark, the proposed hike will bring Belgium's aviation tax to 5 euros per departing passenger, a move the company defines as "excessive," especially in light of the already high costs at Brussels airport, which have risen by more than 20% since the coronavirus pandemic

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Ryanair: "AENA’s annual fee hikes continue to hurt Spain's regional airports, where traffic remains below pre-COVID levels. As a result, we’re cutting regional traffic by 18% for summer 2025."

The number of passengers at the airport grew by 8% compared to 2023, and overall, the airport connected with direct flights to 301 destinations, 124 of which were intercontinental