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15/07/2008
Ryanair To Reduce Dublin Flights
Irish budget airline Ryanair has announced it will reduce the number of flights by around half a million this winter.
Ryanair Chief Executive, Michael O'Leary said it would be reducing its weekly routes to and from Dublin by around 12% on the same season last year, blaming costs at Dublin Airport and increases in charges for check-in desks.
"We regret this significant capacity reduction at Dublin Airport this winter," Mr O'Leary said at a press briefing in Dublin. "It will be the first time for many years that Ryanair has reduced capacity at Dublin Airport."
He also warned the reduction in flights would mean 500,000 fewer passengers going through Dublin Airport this winter, further resulting in the loss of 500 airport jobs.
The Ryanair boss had previously asked for a reduction in the extra charges, however, Dublin Airport Authority dismissed the request.
(JM/KMcA)
Ryanair Chief Executive, Michael O'Leary said it would be reducing its weekly routes to and from Dublin by around 12% on the same season last year, blaming costs at Dublin Airport and increases in charges for check-in desks.
"We regret this significant capacity reduction at Dublin Airport this winter," Mr O'Leary said at a press briefing in Dublin. "It will be the first time for many years that Ryanair has reduced capacity at Dublin Airport."
He also warned the reduction in flights would mean 500,000 fewer passengers going through Dublin Airport this winter, further resulting in the loss of 500 airport jobs.
The Ryanair boss had previously asked for a reduction in the extra charges, however, Dublin Airport Authority dismissed the request.
(JM/KMcA)
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