Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary criticises ‘completely unjustified’ French airfare levy hike

He said France is ‘shooting itself in both feet with ridiculous and idiotic taxes’

Ryanair Group chief executive Michael O’Leary. Photo: Getty

Ryanair group chief executive Michael O’Leary has criticised the French government after the airline announced that it is planning to reduce services to and from France this winter.

It has made the decision to stop using three French airports, and to cut 13pc of its flights in the country, after the French government increased a levy on airfares.

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