Ryanair Threatens to Halt Service at 10 French Regional Airports Over Proposed Tax Hike

The airline warns of significant capacity cuts if France proceeds with plans to triple passenger taxes in 2025.

Ryanair has announced it may stop serving 10 of the 22 regional airports it currently operates in France starting January 2025 if the government implements a planned tax increase.
The French government has proposed tripling the solidarity tax on airline tickets (TSBA) and increasing taxes on private jet passengers to address a growing budget deficit.
Ryanair argues the higher taxes will disproportionately harm regional airports and low-cost carriers, making many routes economically unviable.
The airline expects to reduce capacity to and from French regional airports by up to 50%, though it has not specified which airports would be affected.
Industry experts warn the tax increase could lead to a 2% drop in air traffic across France in 2025, with regional airports and budget-conscious travelers most impacted.