From France to Belgium, Ryanair has announced some major route cuts in 2026, mainly due to rising airport costs and aviation taxes.

2025 has been a big year for Ryanair, with the European budget airline making some key changes and announcements. The airline revealed it is majorly expanding its winter schedule, especially in the UK, Finland and Italy, and launching new routes like London to Murcia and Rovaniemi to the UK. It also unveiled plans to boost passenger numbers and invest more in bases like Bologna.

On the other hand, there were also some challenges, such as persistent Boeing delays, with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary slamming the aircraft company’s management for “running around like headless chickens”. The airline’s recent move to phase out physical boarding passes has also been met with significant backlash.

According to a report on Euronews, the countries that will be affected by Ryanair's route cuts in 2026 are as follows:

·       Germany

·       Spain

·       France

·       Belgium

·       Portugal

·       Bosnia and Herzegovina

·       Serbia