Ryanair cuts Belgian flights over airport tax hikes; ACI study says taxes have little impact on fares

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary criticized Belgium's planned embarkation tax increases (from €2 in 2025 to €7 by 2027) and announced flight reductions from Belgian airports, including Zaventem, for the winter season. ACI Europe released a study arguing such taxes have minimal impact on ticket prices, countering Ryanair's stance. The dispute highlights tensions between airlines and governments over tax policy, with potential implications for Belgian connectivity and airline profitability.

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