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🛩 Rhode Island's treasury, a Boeing shareholder from January 2021 to January 2024, filed a class-action lawsuit against Boeing regarding economic losses after a January 5, 2024, incident involving Alaska Airlines. A Virginia federal judge found the action valid. Boeing paid Alaska Airlines $162 million in damages post-incident.

🏖️ The Italian Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) advocates for a balanced approach to the revision of the Package Travel Directive, supporting the position of organized tourism associations. They emphasize the need to clarify Article 12, which covers withdrawal under exceptional and unforeseen circumstances, to prevent subjective interpretations. Minister Daniela Santanchè stresses the importance of legal clarity to ensure fairness in the tourism industry and protect both consumers and predominantly small and micro-enterprises in the sector.

📍 Le isole Baleari prevedono di aumentare l’ecotassa: la tariffa minima passa da 1 a 2,5 euro a notte, e la massima da 4 a 6 euro. Navi da crociera vedranno un incremento da 2 a 6 euro a notte. Tassa abolita in bassa stagione (gennaio e febbraio). Anche veicoli esterni saranno tassati, potenzialmente fino a 85 euro. Nuove regole esentano autonoleggi locali.

💰 Several Italian travel associations, including AIAV, Aidit, Assoviaggi, ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi, Fiavet, FTO, and Maavi, have addressed a joint note to Italian MEPs, the European Council, and other key stakeholders regarding proposed amendments to the Package Travel Directive. The contentious amendments, from a draft report dated February 25 by MEP Alex Agius Saliba, suggest limiting package travel deposits to 25% and requiring balances to be paid 28 days before departure. The proposal, set for a final vote on June 26, 2025, could significantly impact small and medium enterprises within the tourism sector by restricting market competition and imposing financial challenges, as advanced bookings are a critical market lever and businesses would have to cover significant upfront costs. Associations are calling for urgent political intervention to ensure a fair and sustainable resolution for both businesses and consumers.