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    Ryanair to cut Brussels Charleroi capacity due to passenger tax

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    Posted on January 14, 2026

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    Last updated: January 19, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Ryanair will reduce flights from Brussels Charleroi by 10% due to a new passenger tax, cutting 1.1 million seats annually.

    Table of Contents

    • Ryanair's Capacity Reduction at Brussels Charleroi
    • Details of the Flight Reductions
    • Response from Ryanair's CEO
    • Implications for Passengers

    Ryanair to Reduce Flights from Brussels Charleroi Due to New Tax

    Ryanair's Capacity Reduction at Brussels Charleroi

    BRUSSELS, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Ryanair plans to operate around 10% fewer flights from Brussels Charleroi Airport due to a new 3 euro ($3.50) passenger tax taking effect from April, Europe's largest low-cost carrier said on Wednesday.

    Details of the Flight Reductions

    The Irish airline will cut the number of seats from flights landing or taking off from Charleroi by 1.1 million from its current annual total of 10.5 million, Group Chief Executive Michael O'Leary told journalists.

    Response from Ryanair's CEO

    "We will keep cutting until the Belgian government ... abolishes these stupid taxes," O'Leary said.

    Implications for Passengers

    ($1 = 0.8584 euros)

    (Reporting by Julia Payne. Writing by Conor Humphries. Editing by Mark Potter)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Ryanair plans to cut 10% of flights from Brussels Charleroi.
    • •New 3 euro passenger tax prompts capacity reduction.
    • •1.1 million seats to be cut from annual total.
    • •CEO O'Leary criticizes the Belgian government tax.
    • •Changes effective from April.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Ryanair to cut Brussels Charleroi capacity due to passenger tax

    1What is flight capacity reduction?

    Flight capacity reduction refers to a decrease in the number of available seats or flights offered by an airline, often due to economic factors or regulatory changes.

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