Ryanair has announced the addition of new summer flights to its schedule, following a period of significant reductions across 19 European airports, including several in the UK. The budget carrier had previously slashed flights to destinations such as Berlin, Manchester, Krakow and Malaga as part of efforts to streamline operations and tackle seasonal overcapacity.
The airline's earlier cuts were driven by economic pressures, rising costs and the ongoing fuel crisis, which has fuelled inflation worries. Ryanair implemented the reductions to safeguard profitability and optimise its strategic network.
Passengers affected by the previous changes were urged to verify their itineraries and explore alternative routes. The summer additions are expected to restore some capacity and provide more travel options for holidaymakers.
The developments come amid ongoing disruption at European airports, with Brits facing long queues due to the rollout of the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, 2025. Under the new system, non-EU travellers, including Britons, must register fingerprints and have their photograph taken when entering or leaving the Schengen area.
