Ryanair confirms closure of Rygge base in Norway due to tax
The move will cut the airline's Norwegian traffic in half
Ryanair has confirmed its decision to close its Rygge base in Oslo, a move that will cuts its Norwegian traffic in half, following the Norwegian government's decision to introduce a new passenger tax.
"It's all about the tax," Ryanair's chief commercial officer, David O'Brien, said. "Cut the tax this week and we'll reverse the plan."
Ryanair said it will shut down the base by October 29, cancelling 16 routes to destinations including Brussels, ...
