Ryanair threatens to axe 20 routes from Belgian airports in ongoing feud against aviation tax hikes

Published on
12/12/2025 – 15:35 GMT+1

Ryanair has threatened to axe 20 more routes across Europe amid its raging war against rising taxes and access costs.

The budget airline slammed the Belgian government’s decision to increase its aviation levyto €10 per departing passenger from 2027 for short-haul flights, arguing that such a move will collapse demand and send air fares soaring.

In a fiery statement, Ryanair also criticised Charleroi city council’s proposed plans to introduce a…