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Ryanair hits out at Fraport Greece and the ‘German monopoly’

Ryanair calls Fraport Greece a monopoly and accuses it of profiting from kept tax cuts instead of passing them to airlines.
Ryanair says Fraport Greece increased airport charges by 66% after the pandemic, prompting its winter base closure in Thessaloniki.
Ryanair calls on Greece to break Fraport Greece's monopoly to boost competition and growth.
Fraport Greece says the airport fee reductions were a policy decision and insists it remains a key partner with over 40 airlines at Thessaloniki.
The dispute follows Ryanair’s winter service adjustments tied to airline pricing and government policy on airport charges.
Ryanair frames Greece’s airport charges as a barrier to competitiveness with other European countries.
Fraport Greece argues the winter service adjustments reflect Ryanair’s business model, not pricing alone.
Fraport Greece emphasizes ongoing investments and a commitment to quality infrastructure.
The disagreement centers on airport charges, tax cuts, and the distribution of modernization fees.
Ryanair highlights Greece as a growth region for aviation when competitive prices are maintained.

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