Ryanair Pledges Investment in France If Government Scraps Tax

Ryanair Holdings Plc would deploy an “ambitious” growth plan in France that would double passenger traffic and add airplanes and jobs if the government cancels a tax on flights, according to a statement Thursday.

• Airline says the levy is hurting traffic growth and weighing on fares
• If tax is pulled, Ryanair would increase passenger traffic to 30 million per year, base 25 new planes in France and support 750 new, local jobs: statement
• Ryanair also calls for an overhaul of air traffic control systems
• NOTE: Ryanair to Close All Azores Flights From March 2026

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