Giuridico e Amministrativo

✈ In Spain, the Airports Council International estimates a need for 11,000 new pilots over the next decade due to a shortage of staff in the air transport sector. Contributing factors include the lack of generational turnover, an increase in flight offerings post-Covid, and high training costs of 80,000 to 180,000 euros to become a pilot.

???? 🛫 Bees Airlines, a new Romanian low-cost carrier, recently entered the European market, launching flights between Milan Bergamo-Suceava and Bologna-Chisinau. Represented by Tal Aviation in Italy, Bees Airlines made its debut on August 5 with a flight connecting Bucharest to Heraklion, taking over a brand previously used by another airline. The company addresses the gap left by Blue Air's absence and the financial difficulties of the state-owned Tarom.

📌 New strikes announced in transportation sector by the Ministry's bulletin. Train circulation may be affected on Wednesday, October 9, due to a nationwide stop by Rfi maintenance personnel. Air transport faces disruptions on Friday, October 11, with strikes at Palermo airport from 13:00 to 17:00 and by Techno Sky staff nationally. A 24-hour strike by railway company personnel is set for October 12. October 18 foresees difficulties with public transport due to a national strike by Al Cobas. Airports may encounter inconveniences on October 27, with protests from 13:00 to 17:00, involving staff from easyJet Limited, Venice Tessera airport, and several handling companies.

🚊 Delays and cancellations on conventional and high-speed train lines in Italy are expected to continue for hours, possibly affecting the next day, due to a malfunction that halted traffic for over two hours at a major junction in Rome. The issue has already impacted more than 100 connections, causing chaos at many stations across the peninsula. High-Speed, Intercity, and Regional trains may be rerouted, facing delays up to 240 minutes or suffer route limitations and cancellations. The recurring difficulties are sparking political controversy, with opposing parties calling for the resignation of responsible ministers.

🚨 In Rome, an ordinance increased the parking fee for tourist buses by 200-300%, causing controversy. Associations like Anav, Fiavet Lazio, CNA Turismo, Assoturismo Lazio, and An.Bti Confcommercio criticized the lack of consultation and the impact on tourism. They seek an urgent meeting with Mayor Gualtieri and officials to discuss the decree. Critics argue the decision, made two months before the Holy Door opening, will not benefit the environment, social aspects, or traffic organization.

📌 Aigo Confesercenti requests a minimum 60-day extension for tourist rental property owners to comply with the Cin. The letter to the Ministry of Tourism highlights anomalies in Cin attribution due to database exchange issues. Notably, only 40% of Italian accommodations possess Cin. They propose the Cin enforcement starts no earlier than December 31, 2024, considering official data and potential OTA delisting for non-compliance by October 31, 2024.

🏖 Osservatorio Turismo Internazionale Cashless 2024 reports cashless transactions in tourism sector up by +24.5% in summer 2024, but international card usage dropped -10% from the previous year to 15%. Top cashless spending tourists hail from the USA (13.9%), UK (10.3%), France (10.2%), with nearly 1 in 10 international card transactions over 100 euros, compared to 3.3% for Italian cards. High spending (over 200 euros) is 3.8% for international cards versus 1% for Italian. Ancona leads the growth in cashless payments with +76.4%, followed by Piacenza (+42.1%) and Rovigo (+39.1%).

🛫 Over 45% of flights from Italy between June and August experienced issues, affecting more than 928,000 travelers. During the summer, over 32 million passengers flew from Italian airports, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Out of 213,834 total flights, 97,581 faced disruptions. Across Europe, over 38% of flights were delayed or canceled, impacting over 7.4 million passengers eligible for compensation. Globally, the number of passengers affected by flight problems reached 12.8 million. London Heathrow saw the most affected passengers in Europe with 263,000, followed by Frankfurt (249,000) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (245,000). In Italy, Rome Fiumicino had over 218,000 affected passengers, Milan Malpensa (133,000), and Bergamo Orio al Serio (79,000). Under EC261/2004 and UK261, passengers can receive compensation between €250-€600 for delays over 3 hours, cancellations, or denied boarding.

🏖️ The Italian Ministry of Tourism released guidelines for allocating €32,870,000 towards creating and upgrading temporary tourist rest areas. Aimed at boosting outdoor tourism, the measure targets Italian municipalities with a population under 20,000 or those hosting large events or near historic/UNESCO sites. Funding covers up to 80% of admissible expenses, with a maximum of €6,000 per new rest area pitch and €3,600 for upgrades. Maximum funding per project is €400,000 for new areas and €240,000 for refurbishments. Projects must complete by June 30, 2026, with applications submitted within 30 days post the 60-day notice on the ministry's website.

🚢 The 64th Genoa International Boat Show concluded with 120,864 visitors, marking a 2.19% increase over 2023, despite bad weather on the last day. The event showcased 1,052 brands and 1,030 boats over 220,000 square meters, with 85% outdoor spaces. Sea trials grew by 24%, with 3,855 outings. Over 100 novelties, including 30 premieres, were featured alongside 125 conferences and workshops. Press attendance rose by 1.58%, with 1,154 journalists and 2,416 articles published during the event. Regulatory updates to support the nautical sector were presented. High-profile visitors included Senate President Ignazio La Russa and other ministers. The next edition is set for September 18-23, 2025.