NewzSpanish Minister of Transport Óscar Puente and low-cost airline Ryanair have engaged in a public dispute regarding capacity reductions at regional airports. The controversy centers on the airline's decision to cut nearly three million seats at these facilities, a move Ryanair attributes to a lack of competitiveness by airport operator Aena.
In response to the cuts, Puente strongly criticized the airline, dismissing the justification provided and remarking that the minister should have sought a more reliable source than the company's CEO. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Spanish transport authorities and major carriers over regional connectivity, airport management, and infrastructure competitiveness.
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