Ryanair CEO: Aena policy pushes carrier to concentrate on major Spanish airports

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated that Aena's airport fee structure encourages growth only at large hubs, prompting the airline to likely assign new aircraft to Spain while cutting back operations at smaller airports. This signals a strategic shift in Ryanair's Spanish network, concentrating capacity in Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, and Málaga, which could affect regional connectivity and competitive dynamics.