Ryanair withdraws 5 aircraft from Charleroi due to hike in air passenger tax

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is transferring 5 aircraft from Charleroi Airport to other routes and cancelling two million seats in Belgium during the 2026 winter season and the 2027 summer season.

Ryanair says this is due to the hike in air passenger tax, but aviation economist Wouter Dewulf offers a more nuanced view. ...