Giuridico e Amministrativo

🏨 ITA Airways and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation signed an agreement focusing on root tourism. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized incentives for Italians and Italian descendants to visit Italy. The 'Italea Card' program offers discounted airfare through italeacard.com. The partnership aims to promote root tourism and enhance the visibility of related initiatives, strengthening ties between Italians abroad and their heritage. ITA Airways President Antonino Turicchi expressed pride in supporting the project, emphasizing benefits for cultural and historical appreciation.

🏦 In Milan, a joint commission including Atm CEO Arrigo Giana discussed a 'differentiated' Atm ticket pricing proposal, affecting residents versus tourists following Venice's model. The proposal by Atm, a company part of Milan's municipal structure, aims to avoid fare increases for residents. The latest fare increase in January saw a three-day ticket rise from €13 to €15.50. Meanwhile, Atm subscriptions have dropped by 53,000 since 2019, with a 12% passenger decline, potentially leading to the introduction of a 'short ticket' for brief stops.

📍 Kuwait and Italy are closer after an agreement of technical cooperation focused on air cargo security was discussed in Rome. Enac President Pierluigi Di Palma and Director General Alessio Quaranta hosted Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority's Director General Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi and Aviation Security Director Fahad S. Al-Anzi. This cooperation confirms Italy's significant international role and opens new opportunities for national economic growth in the aviation sector.

🏖 Maurizio Rustignoli, president of Fiba Confesercenti, addresses beach resort mobilization, urging the Italian Government to intervene amid sector confusion. A symbolic action, including delayed umbrella opening, is set for August 9, inviting all beach businesses and unions to participate. Rustignoli emphasizes the need for urgent government action to address disorganized rules and prevent expropriation of businesses, citing the example of preemptive rights recognized in Portugal.

🛫 Over 2200 former Alitalia employees face uncertainty. UIL Trasporti union requests extension of social safety net until end of 2025, citing delays in Ita Airways and Lufthansa deal. Original job absorption by successor companies was planned by 2025; current support ends October 31, 2023. Additional time sought for worker reintegration and implementation of active labor policies.

✈ The Aeroporto di Bologna aims for a more organized flight schedule by summer 2025, as confirmed by Enac in a letter to Mayor Matteo Lepore. Enac has set an August 10 deadline for Marconi Airport to provide details for capacity parameters to be sent to Assoclearance for the Summer 2025 season assignment. This initiative includes better traffic management for winter and encourages regional integration to alleviate pressure on the Bologna airport.

🚧 In Italy, railway upgrades in August lead to disruptions in the train service. The Milan-Bologna high-speed line experiences partial closure from August 12 to 18, extending travel times by up to 120 minutes. The Florence-Rome line is interrupted from August 12 to 23, causing diversions and delays up to 60 minutes. Verona-Vicenza route remains closed until August 20, with delays reaching 150 minutes. Other lines also face interruptions and delays due to enhancement works.

🛄 Over 36 million bags were lost or damaged last year. In June alone, requests for insurance policies for lost, damaged, or delayed baggage increased by 10% year-on-year, according to Facile.it. These policies often exclude items like smartphones, tablets, PCs, and cameras, and certainly don’t cover cash, checks, or art objects. Most require a 12-hour delay from the scheduled arrival time to claim expenses for essential items. Policies never cover self-inflicted damage or unattended items, and compensation may be reduced by any amount received from the carrier.

🏠 FRI-Tur deadline extended to 12 September for applications, targeting medium to large investments between €500,000 and €10 million, focused on upgrading hospitality services and facilities with digitalization and environmental sustainability. Projects must be completed by 31 December 2025. Total funding is €780 million, with €180 million for direct expense contribution and €600 million for subsidized financing from Cassa Depositi e Prestiti. Applications started on 1 July 2024, managed by Invitalia and promoted by the Ministry of Tourism.

💰 From July 1 to August 31 and December 1 to December 31, Italy's tax administration suspends certain notifications and automatic checks. The "decreto Adempimenti" establishes two suspension periods. Tax payment deadlines from automated checks, formal checks, and separate taxation are suspended from August 1 to September 4. However, urgent cases may request an exemption from the suspension regime.