Ryanair To Close Frankfurt Base, Blames Higher Charges

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Citing an increase in fees and accusing the German government of protecting its legacy carriers, Irish ULCC Ryanair plans to close its Frankfurt am Main (FRA) base March 31. The five Ryanair aircraft based at Frankfurt will now operate at airports with lower airport charges, the airline said Jan. 7...

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