‘Increasingly concerned’, ‘terrible’, ‘not great for the region’: Readers respond to Ryanair French route cuts
Axing of France-UK winter services affects many readers
Several airports have been impacted by route cancellations this winter
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Ryanair’s winter cuts are affecting many airports throughout France, with up to 27% of regional airport routes impacted.
Following coverage of the end of winter routes to three airports (Brive, Bergerac, and Strasbourg), The Connexion has been contacted by several readers about the cancellation of other routes.
Notable among the reduction in services is an end to all but one year-round Ryanair service to Bergerac airport, and several France-London routes to other southern airports.
The Connexion contacted Ryanair for confirmation of all routes impacted but the airline pointed us to a July press release announcing the reduced schedule at several airports.
Here are some of the comments we have received:
As the owner of a little second home near Béziers, I am becoming increasingly concerned that Ryanair has also quietly scrapped winter flights between Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport and the UK, but without yet announcing it. This could leave many people in the lurch unless flights are suddenly placed online. M.L.
Absolutely terrible news! J.D.
We can no longer visit my French family for Christmas. This is a real concern especially when you have elderly parents…this battle between Ryanair and the French airports affects lots of families. M.B.
The big worry is whether or not they will operate through the summer as that is when we have a lot of family coming and going.
Our nearest alternative for the winter would be Easyjet into Montpellier. Yesterday we dropped our son and partner at Béziers airport for their flight home. I took the opportunity to go to the desk and ask what was happening. I was told that they were only stopping the flights for the winter. Let's hope that this is the case!
A.M.
Perpignan to Stansted have also had their winter flights dropped. It's not great for the region. S.D
How have Ryanair's cuts - and the uncertainty around future cuts - affected your plans? Let us know at letters@connexionfrance.com
