Shannon Airport said in late August that it will increase its "passenger charge" by €1.58 ($2.03) to €6.32 per passenger, the first pricing increase since 2004. All other aircraft-related charges including landing charges are "being frozen at current levels," the airport said in a statement. Ryanair, which bases one aircraft at the airport, threatened to "shortly announce further flight and traffic cuts" if the charges are not reversed.
Shannon Airport said in late August that it will increase its "passenger charge" by €1.58 ($2.03) to €6.32 per passenger, the first pricing increase since 2004. All other aircraft-related charges including landing charges are "being frozen at current levels," the airport said in a statement. Ryanair, which bases one aircraft at the airport, threatened to "shortly announce further flight and traffic cuts" if the charges are not reversed. "This ...
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