Ryanair (FR, Dublin International) could open five new bases in Spain and boost passenger traffic to the country from the 55 million forecast for this year to 77 million, but only if the country has competitive airport charges in place, CEO Eddie Wilson told reporters before the FITUR tourism trade fair began in Madrid this week.

Wilson voiced the prospects of a EUR5 billion euro (USD5.4 billion) investment that would place 33 more aircraft at Spanish airports, open five new bases, and raise today’s 730 routes to more than…

Source: ch aviation
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