Travellers will find fewer low-cost options at Spanish regional airports this summer. View on euronews

Michael O'Leary has accused a Spanish minister of being a "crazy communist" after budget airlines were fined millions of euros over hand luggage charges.

RYANAIR chairman Michael O'Leary has branded Spain's Consumer Affairs minister, Pablo Bustinduy as a 'crazy communist minister'. The outburst came over

A spat between Ryanair and Spain's leftist government has escalated after the Irish budget airline slashed several regional routes due to "excessive" airport fees, with CEO Michael O'Leary calling a Spanish minister a "crazy communist".

Claiming to confront 'exorbitant charges,' Ryanair has eliminated approximately 800,000 seats by 2025. Spanish authorities have labelled Ryanair's steps as manipulative, while the airline urges Spain’s airport operator AENA to shut down underperforming regional airfields.

Ryanair has removed around 800,000 passenger seats in 2025 due to 'excessive fees' - and has now upped the ante as it battles with Spain's airport operator

Airport operator Aena has responded to Ryanair’s plans to cut operations in Spain by 18%, urging the airline to “calm down”.

Ryanair has escalated its spat with Spain's regional airports, calling on authorities to sell failing air travel hubs and support companies with a plan for growth

Ryanair reduces 800,000 seats in Spain for summer 2025, citing high airport fees. Aena disputes the claims, accusing the airline of pressure tactics

Spain's tourism clash has deepened ahead of the spring and summer holiday season - as Ryanair axes routes to the European Union holiday hotspot.

Ryanair has announced seven new London-Stansted routes but wants UK airport tax scrapped saying it is stifling growth in the UK economy.

Excited holidaymakers will be packing their suitcases this weekend ahead of Jet2’s inaugural flight next week.