Ryanair has announced a significant reduction in operations at Warsaw Modlin Airport for the winter 2024 season, slashing traffic by 50% following failed negotiations with the airport management over development costs.
This decision will see the number of based aircraft drop from 5 to 4 in November, resulting in the loss of 50 jobs. Ryanair will continue operating 22 routes from Modlin while shifting some capacity to Warsaw Chopin Airport, where it will run 6 routes.
Ryanair’s Chief Commercial Officer, Jason McGuinness, expressed frustration over prolonged negotiations, stating that the airline cannot sustain losses due to high airport fees. Ryanair is hopeful that a new management team, expected at Modlin in September, will reach a competitive agreement to support future growth. However, for now, reduced capacity at Modlin is expected to lead to higher fares for travellers.
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Shifting some capacity from Modlin to Chopin to reduce costs? Chopin will probably cost Ryanair a lot more than Modlin.
