The European airport at risk of closure as Ryanair to scrap all flights
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AN airport has said it could be forced to close for good if Ryanair cancels all flight routes.
From October this year, Ryanair will no longer fly from Bergerac and bosses worry the airport could close as a result.
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There are fears Bergerac Airport could close as Ryanair cancels its winter routes
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Ryanair has cancelled three routes which equates to 750,000 seats
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On July 30, 2025, Ryanair announced it will be stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg.
In figures, this is the elimination of 750,000 seats and the cancellation of 25 routes this winter.
Ryanair said in a statement that the decision to stop routes to these cities is because of the French government's decision to increase air tax by 180 per cent.
The airline added: "In response to this government tax, Ryanair will cease operations to Bergerac, Brive, and Strasbourg, and reduce capacity at several other French airports."
Ryanair Chief Commercial Officer Jason McGuinness added: "This completely avoidable loss will have a severe impact on regional connectivity, tourism, and local employment."
That could be the case as Christophe Fauvel, president of the Dordogne Chamber of Commerce (CCI) fears Ryanair pulling out could lead Bergerac Airport to close for good.
Talking to French media, Christophe said: "It is what happens next that worries us.
"If Ryanair decides to follow through on its threat and leaves Bergerac for good the airport may face closure".
Bergerac Airport says that as a result of Ryanair's decision to end its winter service it estimates a loss of 18,000 passengers.
And it believes it will see a sevent per cent loss of its annual passenger numbers.
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Strasbourg is famous for having huge Christmas markets
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The routes to Bergerac in the Dordogne, Brive and Strasbourg will end in late October 2025.
Bergerac is a commune in the Dordogne, known for its old town and in the winter is fairly mild with temperatures of around 10C.
Brive is considered a gateway for those looking to explore the Dordogne with lots of boutiques, bars and restaurants.
The cancellation of flights to Strasbourg is sad news for any Christmas fans.
The city is referred to as Europe's Christmas capital because of its festive markets that attract millions of visitors.
This year, the market is scheduled to run from November 27 to December 27
While you won't be able to get there with Ryanair, easyJet will introduce the route from Manchester this winter.
Here's more on the new TUI winter route from the UK – 30 years after the last direct flight between the cities.
Plus, the world's best value holiday destination gets more cheap flights from the UK this summer.
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