The problem is the social and economic impact when an airline such as giant Ryanair decides to pull the plug in a specific airport. Hundreds/ thousands of indirect jobs are in line. The airline knows that and makes regular threatening campaigns in the press about it
That's disengenuous at best and downright
at best. If there is demand for travel from that airport and FR throw their toys out and storm off then someone else will step in - someone who will probably employ people AND pay their taxes.
BUT FR are not stupid they won't just storm off - they will whinge and moan, but will end up paying their dues, even if it reduces their margin. After all 50% of something, is better than a 100% of nothing.. Either way they should be taken to task.