Ryanair to cut UK flights this winter

Updated: 16:30, Tuesday, 29 June 2010

Ryanair is to cut its overall UK winter capacity by 16% from November.

1 of 1Ryanair - Winter flights at most UK bases cut
Ryanair - Winter flights at most UK bases cut

In a statement, the airline said this is due to the UK's £11 tourist tax, which it claims is continuing to damage traffic, tourism and jobs.

Winter capacity at London Stansted will also be reduced by 17% from November.

Ryanair will switch some London-based aircraft to other European bases where tourist taxes have been scrapped.

The airline said it cut winter flights at most of its other UK bases, except Edinburgh and Leeds Bradford.

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