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Airports would cease functioning if they succumbed to constant complaints and Ryanair's alleged exploitation, according to Aena's President.

Spanish aviation executive, Maurici Lucena, challenges the airport cuts unveiled on Wednesday by the Irish airline in Spanish regional airports

"Aena's President expresses sentiment: If airports transformed into a symphony of complaints and...
"Aena's President expresses sentiment: If airports transformed into a symphony of complaints and Ryanair's exploitation, they'd cease to function effectively."

Airports would cease functioning if they succumbed to constant complaints and Ryanair's alleged exploitation, according to Aena's President.

In a recent development, Ryanair, the low-cost airline known for its cost-saving strategies and sometimes controversial tactics, has found itself at the centre of a storm. The airline is accused of intimidating public opinion, demanding the resignation of ministers from multiple European countries, and the President of the European Commission.

At the heart of this controversy is Michael O'Leary, the CEO of the Ryanair Group. O'Leary's bonus is reportedly worth over 100 million euros, a fact that has raised eyebrows in light of the airline's aggressive negotiation tactics.

The dossier, provided by Maurici Lucena, the president of Aena, Spain's main airport operator, contains news about Ryanair demanding better tariff conditions from various European countries. Lucena accuses Ryanair of spreading lies and using pressure methods.

In a letter, Lucena stated that if Spanish airports evolved according to Ryanair's demands, they would not function well or be financially sustainable. This assertion comes in response to Ryanair's cut, a protest against a 68 cent increase in airport tariffs that Aena will implement next year. The proposed increase complies with the regulatory framework of Aena's activity and is an insignificant figure for a passenger to decide not to travel.

The generalized problem of delays in the delivery of aircraft acquired by airlines is mentioned as a factor in Ryanair's aggressive negotiations. The airline is accused of distorting data on the cuts in operations, with a 41% drop in capacity at regional airports during the winter and a 16% drop in Spain as a whole.

Ryanair's tactics are also under scrutiny in several European countries, including Germany, France, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Austria, Netherlands, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The dossier also includes news about Ryanair demanding the resignation of high-ranking political officials.

Antonio RamΓ­rez Cerezo, the head of Aena, has accused Ryanair of having an "unsettling plutocratic concept" of the political system. Aena's theory is that Ryanair is moving its aircraft to larger airports where it can set higher prices on airline tickets.

Despite the accusations, Ryanair continues to use Aena's airports, citing convenience as the reason. It is worth noting that Ryanair is not obligated to use Aena's airports.

Ryanair has announced a new cut of one million slots in Spanish regional airports. This move comes after the airline increased its airline tickets by an average of 21% in the last year, while its CEO is set to receive a bonus of over 100 million euros.

In response to these allegations, Ryanair has not issued an official statement. The European Commission has also remained silent on the matter. The ongoing saga between Ryanair and Aena is a testament to the complexities of the European aviation industry and the power dynamics that shape it.

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