Berlin the 'biggest loser' as Ryanair slashes flights in Germany

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2026-10-08

Berlin (dpa) - Irish budget airline Ryanair is slashing its flights in Germany due to "astronomical" costs, with Berlin set to be the "biggest loser." Europe's largest low-cost carrier said on Thursday it would offer around 700,000 fewer seats in the coming winter schedule compared to last year's - a reduction of 10%. Ryanair has slammed successive German governments for the country's high costs, including air traffic control and security charge......

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