"The refusal to promote growth at German airports is shortsighted, because Ryanair is prepared to expand considerably in Germany," Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair DAC, told Deutsche Welle.
"But the rising air travel tax, security and airport fees are leading to these capacities being relocated to other EU states."
In May, German authorities hiked aviation tax by 22% per passenger as a way to shore up the government's dwindling finances.
Ryanair is now offering 1.8 million fewer seats to Germany and has cut 22 routes, amid pressure from increasing fees and declining passenger numbers.
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