Ryanair Hits Denmark Hard with Billund Base Closure, Threatening Ireland's Connectivity and Economic Growth Amid New Aviation Tax

Ryanair, Europe's leading airline, has revealed its decision to close its Billund base, which includes two aircraft, and to end all routes connecting to and from Aalborg by the end of March. This move follows the Danish government̢۪s controversial implementation of an aviation tax, set to reach up to DKK 50 per departing passenger starting in January 2025. Ryanair̢۪s decision also stems from Billund̢۪s failure to secure a competitive long-term agreement.