Ryanair is cutting routes across Belgium , Portugal’s Azores, and Spain in response to rising taxes, higher airport fees, and increased operating costs. The airline confirmed it will reduce capacity at Brussels Charleroi, exit the Azores entirely, and cut hundreds of thousands of seats across Spain. These changes are taking effect across 2025 and 2026, depending on the market. The decisions are driven by rising government-imposed charges and airport cost increases that Ryanair says have made operations unviable.

For years, Ryanair has relied on low airport charges and tax-efficient environments to offer ultra-low fares. However, with several governments and airports raising costs, the carrier is reshuffling its network. These cuts demonstrate how sensitive low-cost carriers are to e

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