Ryanair Says Airlines Will Leave Popular EU Destination Due to New Rule

Ryanair criticized a new aviation tax in a European country.

Ryanair opposed the new aviation tax in a major holiday spot to increase visitor numbers.

Austria is a beautiful country with mountains, lakes, and villages. Popular spots include Vienna, Salzburg, and Hallstatt.

Ryanair said a €12 aviation tax could hurt airlines and travel to the country.

Ryanair claimed the tax would make airlines leave Austria. Other airlines have not commented on this. Ryanair and another airline reduced flights and closed routes, choosing cheaper neighboring countries.

Ryanair explained how Austria's aviation tax affects major airlines.

Ryanair asked Austria to cancel the €12 aviation tax by May 1. The tax makes Austria less competitive than countries like Albania and Italy.

Ryanair wants the tax removed or it won't invest in Austria. It has a $1 billion growth plan, including new planes in Vienna.

The aviation industry has benefited from tax breaks. No fuel duty is paid on jet fuel, and no VAT is applied.

Not having fuel duty and VAT is like a subsidy, keeping airfares low. This has helped passenger growth, but increased CO2 emissions.

Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, asked Austria to stop its high tax policies. He said Austria is losing to cheaper alternatives.

Ryanair's CEO issued a statement on aviation tax concerns.

Austria has high aviation taxes and fees, making it uncompetitive.

The solution to Austria's aviation crisis is to abolish the tax, cut fees, and bring back growth incentive schemes.

Ryanair can deliver growth, but only if Austria is competitive. Until then, Austria will lose traffic and jobs to cheaper countries.

It's time for Austria's government to act and abolish the aviation tax.

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