Ryanair Cuts Flights from Vatry Airport, Citing French Tax Hike
Vatry (Marne) airport will lose its two lines, including one to Morocco, operated by the Ryanair airline from March 29 next. The Irish airline justifies this decision by the increase in the solidarity tax on airline tickets in France, included in the 2025 budget.
In a letter dated February 21 addressed to the airport management, Ryanair indicates that it has been "forced to review its capacities in France". The low-cost company explains that it will transfer part of its operations to other countries in its network, where costs are lower. The company considers that the government’s decision to double the tax came at a "bad time".
This tax, applicable since March 1, has increased from 2.63 euros to 7.4 euros for domestic and European flights. This increase is at the heart of the disagreement between Ryanair and the French government.
The two canceled routes, to Porto and Marrakech, represented a significant share of Vatry airport’s activity. In 2023, they recorded 74,000 passengers, or
Related Articles
-
Paris Restaurant Caves to Pressure, Removes Israeli Wines Amid BDS Campaign
1 September 2025
-
French-Algerian Tensions Escalate: Media War and Political Backlash Reignite Diplomatic Crisis
30 August 2025
-
Date Pit Espresso: The Ancient, Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative Taking France by Storm
30 August 2025
-
Influencer Poupette Kenza Resurfaces: From Prison to YouTube Comeback After Extortion Scandal
30 August 2025
-
Nightmare at 30,000 Feet: EasyJet Flight Diverted, Passengers Forced to Sleep on Airport Floor
30 August 2025