Ryanair slashing flights from Ireland – Can the Irish afford to travel?

January 22, 2010 3:21 pm admin Budget Airline
The irish carrier is cutting flights from Dublin and many suspect it is because the Irish people cannot afford to travel as most are up to their eyes in debt, like the debt ridden celtic tiger!
The no-frills carrier said frequency of services would be cut from the end of March, leading to 150 lay-offs and the loss of more than 2,000 support jobs.

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warned fares out of Ireland would increase by at least 10 per cent, with no more free seat sales over the next 12 months.

He added that passenger numbers at Dublin had fallen by three million in the last year, blaming the airport fees and the 10 euro (£8.69) departing passenger tax unveiled in the Budget for 2009, and predicted the Government would be forced to scrap the levy.

But the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) claimed Ryanair was reducing flights to suit themselves, claiming the airline’s own charges had soared in recent years.

Even if you fly to Ireland then ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance for all trips.

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