Close ties with its European neighbours isn’t the only thing at stake when the UK leaves the European Union, it could also lose a budget airline.
A spokesperson for Ryanair recently said the airline may consider withdrawing its domestic operations within Britain if it’s required to comply with new regulations.
Although the government is yet confirm any changes, there’s an assumption that once Britain is out of the EU, businesses with external licenses may be required to submit applications for internal permits.
As an Irish-registered company, the low-cost carrier may be required to apply for a UK air operating certificate in order to continue operating flights post-Brexit, Bloomberg reported.
If the carrier does decide to pull its operations, the move would unlikely impact passenger or financial figures, as services within Britain only make up around two percent of Ryanair’s network. However, it could devastate the thousands of travellers who utilise the low-cost flights to travel around Britain.
The airline famous for its relaxed attitude and outspoken boss, was vocal about its stance against Brexit during last year’s election and even claimed it would pull back services after it was voted in.
