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Ryanair to slash Manchester routes
Ryanair, the Ireland-based budget airline, has announced that nine out of the 10 routes it currently operates out of Manchester Airport will either close or be relocated to lower cost regional airports.
The company said that its decision, which is expected to result in the loss of 44 weekly flights and up to 600 local jobs, has been taken in light of Manchester Airport's refusal to lower its charges as a result of the recession. Passengers affected by the decision, which will see Ryanair cease flights to 10 European destinations from Manchester, will be offered a full refund or the opportunity to travel from Liverpool, East Midlands or Leeds Bradford.
Ryanair's Stephen McNamara said: "Ryanair will continue to grow at low cost airports which work with us to deliver the low fares required to keep passengers flying during this recession."
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