Ryanair target Aer Rianta on costs move

AER RIANTA’S statement that the proposed hike in airport charges was an error was attacked last night as a “limp” get out.

Aer Rianta's sternest critic, Ryanair, said it was obvious the semi-state body was an "out of control airport monopoly." It was incredible that the authority is now trying to say the proposed increase in charges to airport users of over 500% for car-parking and other charges , including charging the media for photography and filming at the airport, was an "error".

In typical monopoly fashion, they circulated the increased charges to airport users saying the increased charges would take effect on January 1, 2003, said the airline.