Primelocation calls on Ryanair to rethink Stansted cuts

Leading global property portal Primelocation International is calling on Ryanair to reconsider its 40% planned cut in flight capacity from Stansted this winter, urging the budget airline not to turn its back on customers who rely on a regular, all year round service.

While the airline insists that its decision does not reflect a decline in demand and instead is the result of airport charges and tourist tax, this provides little comfort for those who typically holiday out of season or who own second homes in the selected locations. These passengers will now face longer travel times, increased costs and falling rental yields.

Ann Wright of Head of International Development at Primelocation International, comments:

“Ryanair makes a healthy profit from those customers who regularly use the airline throughout the warmer months. They should repay that loyalty by maintaining a reasonable level of service at quieter times of the year.

“We are still seeing interest from buyers looking to secure a second home abroad - our recent visitor survey reported that 70% of respondents were still actively looking to buy an overseas property. However, the threat of significant route cuts could cause many to reconsider their purchase, while those who already own a home abroad will be faced with limited access and rising travel costs.”