BERLIN, Oct 13 (Bernama-dpa) -- Ryanair's decision to close its base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and cut its flights by around half is expected to push passenger numbers down as early as this year, airport chief executive Aletta von Massenbach said on Tuesday, reported German news agency (dpa).
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Ryanair's flight cuts at Berlin Brandenburg Airport will reduce passenger numbers, according to the airport chief.
- Ryanair is cutting flights by half, reducing seats by 2.5 million annually.
- Passenger numbers are expected to drop to 25 million in 2025 from 26.1 million in 2024.
- The airport will implement cost-cutting measures due to the decline.
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