Ryanair urges Government to replace €10 air tax with levy based on fares

RYANAIR has urged the Government to replace the €10 air tax with a percentage levy of the fare paid, a move that would see it maintain aircraft at Shannon.

The airline said it will pull 75% of its traffic from Shannon next year if the Government goes ahead with plans it announced in the budget to impose a €10 tax on passengers.

Ryanair admitted the tax is a necessary one, considering the economic climate, but added it should be replaced by a 5% tax on the base fare.