29/08/2026
✈️ Ryanair vs Spain... who's actually right?
The argument over Spain's regional airports is getting personal.
Ryanair argues that operating costs at Spain's regional airports are holding back growth. Its message is simple: make those airports more attractive financially and more aircraft and routes could follow.
Spain's Transport Minister, Óscar Puente, sees it differently. His argument? Ryanair is just moving aircraft towards routes and airports where it can make money while using airport fees as leverage to negotiate better conditions.
Airlines are businesses. It's natural they chase profitability, but regional connectivity also depends on airlines seeing a reason to operate there.
So, where do you stand?
✈️ Ryanair: lower the fees, make regional airports competitive and attract more aircraft, routes, and aviation jobs.
💼 Mr Puente: airlines will always chase the most profitable markets and infrastructure cannot be priced around the demands of one carrier.
For aviation professionals, the answer really matters.
More routes don't just mean more passengers, they can mean more aircraft, more maintenance activity, and ultimately more jobs.
Which side are you on? What do you think the solution is?
👇🏻 Let's us know in the comment section respectfully.
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