Ryanair to close its Berlin base - 50% fewer Ryanair flights
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2026 1:45 pm
Summary here
https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/50-p ... 18636.html
Probably because of Lufthansa's de facto monopoly?
Some on social media are describing this as a "catastrophe"
but this may be more headline than harm. Ryanair is known for making a lot of noise, but changing its mind later. Many BER Ryanair routes are already served by easyJet, Eurowings and others, so losing Ryanair capacity doesn’t mean losing destinations, and these rival airlines may fill profitable gaps quickly. Main impact is likely fewer ultra-cheap fares, fewer flight times, and less spontaneity. More a nuisance than a crisis.
Thoughts?
https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/50-p ... 18636.html
Probably because of Lufthansa's de facto monopoly?
Some on social media are describing this as a "catastrophe"
but this may be more headline than harm. Ryanair is known for making a lot of noise, but changing its mind later. Many BER Ryanair routes are already served by easyJet, Eurowings and others, so losing Ryanair capacity doesn’t mean losing destinations, and these rival airlines may fill profitable gaps quickly. Main impact is likely fewer ultra-cheap fares, fewer flight times, and less spontaneity. More a nuisance than a crisis. Thoughts?