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Ryanair Cuts Girona Summer Capacity by 11% for 2026

The airline blames higher Aena charges for the pullback, urging Spanish regulators to block further increases.

Overview

  • Capacity at Girona for the March–October 2026 season will fall by 11%, marking the first summer decline since before the pandemic.
  • Ryanair will still run 34 routes to 13 countries from Girona, including a newly announced service to Bucharest.
  • Ryanair cites a roughly 10% rise in Aena airport fees since 2024 and warns of a proposed 21% increase by 2031 that it says would harm connectivity.
  • The carrier says it has already removed more than 1.2 million seats from its Spanish schedule during its dispute over airport charges.
  • Ryanair is calling on Spain’s CNMC and the Ministry of Transport to reject Aena’s price plans, referencing a shelved 2024 proposal to base a fifth aircraft in Girona for 42% growth.