Ryanair criticizes Aena's planned airport fee increase in Spain, citing record revenues and underutilized regional airports. Aena defends the hike as justified and accuses Ryanair of 'deceit' and seeking economic concessions. Capacity shifts may occur.
Ryanair and Wizz Air expand in Italy after Alitalia's collapse, increasing LCC market share to 60.6%. New routes from Milan, Rome, Pescara, and Venice are planned. Ryanair leads with 34% market share.
Ryanair and Wizz Air intensify competition at Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). Wizz Air returns after 13 years, challenging Ryanair's dominance in Poland's growing low-cost market with new routes and aircraft.
Ryanair flight from Birmingham to Palma de Mallorca faced a seat shortage due to aircraft change. Passengers were affected, leading to confusion and compensation issues. Passengers tried the 'seat hack'.
Haughian said that ultimately she believed that the policy was a “money-making” scheme and further claimed that she was shaken down because she was older and therefore more “compliant” in their eyes, adding that “a lot of people just paid the money.”
