Ryanair says it is not charging departure tax

Ryanair today denied that it was continuing to charge the departure tax from Malta, insisting that all bookings made since November 1 have not included the abolished tax. The low cost airline said it welcomed the removal of this tax, which is viewed as...

Ryanair today denied that it was continuing to charge the departure tax from Malta, insisting that all bookings made since November 1 have not included the abolished tax.

The low cost airline said it welcomed the removal of this tax, which is viewed as having been totally unjustified and a barrier to international travel.

The Times reported earlier this week that Ryanair was being investigated by the Civil Aviation Department following claims by passengers that the airline was still charging Maltese departure tax after it was dropped on November 1.

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