Airport operator Aena has responded to Ryanair’s plans to cut operations in Spain by 18%, urging the airline to “calm down”.

Ryanair cuts summer flights in Spain in row over airport charges - Decision comes despite the firm behind the Spanish airports calling its fees among the lowest in Europe

Irish budget airline Ryanair said on Thursday it would cut its domestic flights at seven regional airports in Spain this summer by 18% due to what it called "excessive fees" by state-owned airport operator AENA .

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has announced a significant reduction in its summer 2025 schedule in Spain, citing “excessive fees” charged by Aena.

Ryanair has announced plans to cut flights at seven regional airports across Spain this summer, citing "excessive fees" from state-controlled airport operator Aena. The Irish budget airline will reduce capacity by 18 per cent on 12 routes,

Ryanair is reducing flights to this country due to "excessive fees." Compared to the previous summer, the airline will reduce capacity on 12 routes by 18% and cancel approximately 800,000 passenger seats.

Ryanair is reducing flights to this country due to "excessive charges". Compared to the previous summer, the carrier will reduce capacity on 12 routes by 18% and cancel approximately 800,000 passenger seats.