The planned reductions will primarily affect several regional airports, including Vigo, Santiago, Zaragoza, Asturias, and Santander. Ryanair will also cease operations at Jerez and Valladolid and remove one of its aircraft from its base in Santiago, a $100 million investment. The airline's decision is expected to have a major impact on regional connectivity, employment, and tourism. The statement warns that aviation traffic will tend to shift away from Spanish areas if AENA's regional airports are unable to compete with their European counterparts.