Ryanairs vd Michael O`Leary. Foto: Daniel Hirsch

"We are moving aircraft to countries that are competitive. Belgium is not competitive. France is not competitive. Germany is hopelessly uncompetitive," says Michael O’Leary.

Ryanairs vd Michael O`Leary. Photo: Daniel Hirsch

Ryanair cuts one million seats in Belgium

One million seats are disappearing in Belgium as the airline warns of a tougher European aviation climate.

Camilla Jonsson Camilla Jonsson

Published 20 October 2026 - 11:12

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