Aena, the world’s leading airport operator by number of passengers, responded to Ryanair’s announcement that it plans to cut operations in Spain by 18%, urging the airline to “calm down.” 

Low-cost carrier Ryanair and airport operator Aena have been locked in a dispute over airport fees since January 17, 2025. The dispute began when the airline revealed it would reduce its operations in Spain for the summer of 2025, leading to the cancellation of 800,000 passenger seats and 12 routes across seven regional airports.  

The airline said the decision is a result of excessive charges and “incentive plans” from Aena. Ryanair accused the operator of refusing to “use its regional airport structure to support Spanish regional investment, instead prioritizing investments in airports outside Spain.”  

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