# Ryanair to Cut Vienna Base and Twelve Routes

October 7, 2026 at 08:32 AM

> Ryanair will withdraw four aircraft and cut 80 jobs in Vienna this winter, citing high airport fees and rising air traffic control costs.

[Ryanair](<https://austriareport.com/entity/ryanair-q170614>) confirmed on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, that it will cut its [Austrian](<https://austriareport.com/entity/austria-q40>) winter flight schedule. The airline is withdrawing four aircraft stationed in Vienna and discontinuing twelve routes. This strategic reduction will impact 80 jobs at the carrier.

CEO [Michael O'Leary](<https://austriareport.com/entity/michael-o-leary-businessman-q597242>) cited high costs as the primary driver, noting a 60 percent rise in air traffic control fees since the pandemic and a 30 percent hike at [Vienna Airport](<https://austriareport.com/entity/vienna-international-airport-q32999>). O'Leary is calling for the abolition of the 12 euro national air traffic tax to help.

The airline predicts a decrease of three million passengers in Vienna for 2026. Despite a 30 million euro aviation aid package announced in June by Chancellor [Christian Stocker](<https://austriareport.com/entity/christian-stocker-q64576653>), Ryanair warns that current fee structures are unsustainable for its operations.


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