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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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Spotify Wrapped is universal and serves as a social status symbol, boosting its appeal for many users.
Brand parodies like Lidl and Ryanair have diluted the Wrapped trend with meme-like templates.
The author argues for original takes that avoid cannibalising trends for quick virality.
Grindr Unwrapped is cited as a playful, not entirely personalised, year-end recap.
The piece cautions that trend overuse can strip Wrapped of its sharability and soul.
The article suggests brands should focus on thoughtful presentation and cultural context instead of mere data.
The author highlights the universal appeal of Wrapped but warns against overuse.
The piece frames Wrapped as a cultural glimpse tied to yearly nostalgia rather than pure marketing.
The article notes Spotify’s continued UX innovations as part of Wrapped’s lure.

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Which? found the £5.99 cabin bag fee advertised by EasyJet rarely appears in practice, under 1% of flights surveyed.
Which? said customers often see cabin bag charges only late in the booking process, which can mislead.
The survey notes cheaper cabin bag options exist on rivals like British Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways with free cabin bags in many cases.
Which? has shared its findings with the UK's ASA, which is now investigating the issue.
EasyJet did not provide an example of a £5.99 cabin bag flight; the cheapest found was £23.49- £30 on surveyed routes.
Ryanair’s lowest cabin bag price appeared in only 0.3% of 634 checked flights.
Wizz Air’s lowest cabin bag fare (€10) was found only twice in 338 flights, 0.6% of the time.
Which? argues these practices may lead to higher overall costs for passengers.
Ryanair defended its pricing as transparent and aligned with customer choices.
The ASA is examining the data as part of consumer protection oversight.

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