Management at Shannon Airport are telling Ryanair they can do nothing about the government’s 10 euro travel tax, as the low fares airline threatens to cut its services by 75%.
Ryanair’s five year deal at Shannon is coming to an end in the new year and talks are taking place between both sides in relation to a possible extension of the agreement.
But Ryanair has renewed its calls for the government to abolish the controversial travel tax to keep tourists and jobs in the Mid-West Region, as well as calling for a 50% cuts in airport charges.
Shannon Airport management has told Clare FM the airline already receives the most competitive price they can offer, but Ryanair Deputy Chief Executive Michael Cawley says they’ll have to do better