Airport operator Aena has responded to Ryanair’s plans to cut operations in Spain by 18%, urging the airline to “calm down”.

Irish budget airline Ryanair said on Thursday it would cut its domestic flights at seven regional airports in Spain this summer by 18% due to what it called "excessive fees" by state-owned airport operator AENA .

A mayor of a Spanish city has blasted Ryanair after the airline decided to cancel around 800,000 seats across 12 routes this summer in Spain due to "excessive fees" at the airports. Ryanair has announced plans to reduce its capacity at several airports in the popular European country,

Ryanair has announced plans to cut flights at seven regional airports across Spain this summer, citing "excessive fees" from state-controlled airport operator Aena. The Irish budget airline will reduce capacity by 18 per cent on 12 routes,

Ryanair is reducing flights to this country due to "excessive fees." Compared to the previous summer, the airline will reduce capacity on 12 routes by 18% and cancel approximately 800,000 passenger seats.

Ryanair is reducing flights to this country due to "excessive charges". Compared to the previous summer, the carrier will reduce capacity on 12 routes by 18% and cancel approximately 800,000 passenger seats.