Key facts
- Ryanair's chief executive has warned Andy Burnham that the airline will cut flights to the UK.
- The threat comes in response to proposed government plans for a "double tax" on tourists.
- The airline is urging the government to drop the proposed tax increase.
The chief executive of Ryanair has issued a warning to Andy Burnham, stating that the budget airline may reduce its flights to the UK. This potential cutback is a direct response to the government's proposed plans for a "double tax" on tourists. Ryanair is urging the government to abandon these tax increase plans.