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Ryanair Invests $200 Million in Italy as It Cuts Flights in Germany. Ryanair plans to invest $200 million in a new aircraft base in Rimini, Italy, for summer 2027, aiming to boost tourism and improve connectivity. The announcement comes a week after the Irish low-cost airline said it would significantly reduce its flights in Germany, blaming what it called “astronomical” operating costs. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is expected to be particularly affected, losing around 50% of Ryanair’s flights as part of the planned cuts The new Italian base will accommodate two aircraft and provide more than 600,000 low-fare seats annually across 17 routes. Five new routes will connect Rimini with Dublin, Memmingen in Germany, Stockholm, Tirana and Warsaw, with Ryanair planning to operate 114 flights per week. The investment follows the local authorities’ decision to abolish a municipal tax, which has already helped the airline introduce nine additional routes and increase passenger numbers in the region. Ryanair says the tax change has supported more than 700,000 passengers a year and added 250,000 seats, while offering further investment if the tax is abolished nationwide. The company has cited high taxes and airport charges as key reasons for reducing its operations in Germany.
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