Low-cost airline Ryanair threatened Wednesday to stop serving 10 French regional airports if the government goes forward with a proposed tax hike.

News of the potential cuts could spell trouble for those travelling to and from a particular European country.

Ryanair currently operates at 22 smaller French regional airports, but says this will be cut by nearly 50% if ticket taxes are raised.

Europe's biggest airlines, including Ryanair, have been hit with punishing fines totalling £150 million for imposing "abusive" fees on travellers.

Ryanair and easyJet are among five airlines which have been fined €179m (£149m) for “abusive practices” such as charging passengers for hand luggage.

Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has fined budget airlines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea a combined 179 million euros ($187 million) for practices such as charging for cabin luggage,