"No Air Service": Passengers' Apprehensions escalate due to Ryanair reducing flights on Italy-UK routes
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Headline: Ryanair's Decision Leaves Central Italy in a Lurch
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If you're one of the many Brits who've made Central Italy their home or frequent vacation spot, you might be hit hard by the latest news from budget airline Ryanair. The airline has reportedly slashed, or entirely nixed, their direct flights to the UK from smaller Italian airports like Ancona, Perugia, and Pescara, leaving a significant number of travelers incapacitated.
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Ryanair has been operating a substantial number of direct flights between Italy and the UK, offering convenient options for travelers - especially to smaller Italian airports, where the airline often holds a monopoly. Unfortunately, it seems those days might be numbered, as the airline appears to be scaling back its services to the region.
The problem is crystal clear: With fewer, if any, direct flights to the UK, travelers are now faced with a trek to larger airports like Rome or Bologna, adding costs, time, and inconvenience to their travel plans.
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Resident Sarah Topps, who has lived in Italy for 18 years, took matters into her own hands by starting a Change.org petition to keep Ryanair serving the region, arguing that the flights are essential for the international community in the area. Topps points out that these direct flights attract tourists, many of whom have discovered beautiful, lesser-known areas of Central Italy thanks to the accessibility Ryanair provides.
Marina Webster, another long-term resident in the Marche region, expressed her concerns too. She often uses all three nearby airports to return to the UK, and, like Topps, fears that the lack of flights could force her to face the hassle of traveling to Bologna or Rome, potentially requiring overnight stays and additional costs.
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At the time of writing, Ryanair had yet to respond to requests for comment. It's unclear if these route changes are related to the airline management's announcement of cutbacks to services across Italy and other European countries, due to ongoing disputes with governments.
In 2025, Ryanair had said it would scale back operations in Italy, shelving a planned expansion at Ciampino airport and scrapping several connections between the UK and smaller airports, such as the Pisa to Liverpool route.
So, what's a Brit to do? If you're concerned about Ryanair's decisions, consider signing Sarah Topps' petition, voicing your opinions, or researching alternative airlines for your next trip to Central Italy.
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- The airline route changes by Ryanair, which have been reported to include reduced or eliminated direct flights from smaller Italian airports like Ancona, Perugia, and Pescara to the UK, may significantly impact travelers seeking to visit Central Italy.
- Many long-term residents, such as Sarah Topps who has lived in Italy for 18 years, are advocating for the preservation of Ryanair's services in Central Italy, arguing that the convenience offered by direct flights from smaller airports attracts tourists and helps in showcasing the area's lesser-known beauty.
- Italian lifestyle and travel enthusiasts may find it more expensive and time-consuming to travel to Central Italy as a result of the reduction in direct flights to UK, as they might now need to fly to larger airports like Rome or Bologna.
- The tax implications of these airline changes could potentially lead to further discussions between the European Union (EU) and Ryanair, as adjusted transportation services might have broader economic and policy implications.
