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01/09/2005 | 16:19
The news is not good for passengers travelling to Newquay in Cornwall after Ryanair announced that it is ceasing 12 of its cheap flights to the area.
The announcement comes in the light of Cornwall county council's decision to impose a £5 surcharge on all passengers flying into the area.
Consequently there will be 100,000 fewer passengers visiting the region each year on board Ryanair flights.
Michael Cawley, deputy chief executive officer of Ryanair called the council's decision "ridiculous" and suggested that this would deal a major blow to tourism in the area.
"In the light of the inevitable reduction in demand, which will ensue from this increase in the cost of travel, Ryanair has decided to reduce its schedule to a daily flight," he said.
"Ryanair has always made it very clear to Cornwall county council that their airport and region is part of a competitive price sensitive market that must compete with 84 other low fare destinations from London Stansted," Mr Cawley elaborated.
Newquay is a popular destination for many UK tourists and is especially noted for its surfing.
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