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Ryanair threatens to cut 20 more EU routes over ‘sky-high’ taxes
- Ryanair plans to axe 20 Brussels routes in response to Belgium's rising aviation taxes.
- Belgium will raise the aviation levy to €10 per departing passenger from 2027 for short-haul flights.
- Charleroi city council also plans a €3 tax per departing passenger next year.
- Ryanair argues higher taxes will make Belgium uncompetitive compared to other EU countries.
- Ryanair says the tax measures could threaten thousands of local jobs in Belgium.
- The airline noted a drop in Brussels traffic and a 22% reduction in seats.
- Ryanair's chief commercial officer warned of lost tourism and economic impact.
- Ryanair vowed to scrap aviation tax unless Belgium reverses course.
- Ryanair has previously threatened similar cuts in other EU markets amid tax changes.
- Ryanair's actions come as Europe weighs measures to offset carbon emissions.
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