Giuridico e Amministrativo

✈ Ryanair ceased some routes to major Spanish cities despite high occupancy rates, focusing on countries like Morocco, with flights under 10% occupancy on some connections. In January, the airline cut over 12 routes and 800,000 seats in Spain due to high airport taxes by Aena, affecting cities like Jerez, Valladolid, Vigo, and Santiago, where the Vigo-Barcelona connection had a 96% occupancy rate. Meanwhile, Ryanair added two weekly flights between Madrid and Lanzarote for Dakhla, Morocco. Occupancy rates for Madrid-Dakhla were at 56.81% in January, while Lanzarote barely surpassed 13%. February saw a combined occupancy drop to 31.94%, and in March, Madrid's traffic rate fell to 44.74%, with Lanzarote at 9.05%. This strategy shift comes as Ryanair plans new investments in Morocco, including a base in Tangier for the 2030 World Cup. Details on subsidies for these deals are not yet public.

🚀 KLM will offer three weekly flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bridgetown, Barbados, and continue to Georgetown, Guyana, from October 26, 2025, to March 26, 2026. Flights will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 9:35, arriving at 13:35 local time in Bridgetown and at 16:40 in Georgetown. The Boeing 787-9 aircraft features 30 World Business Class, 21 Premium Comfort Class, and 224 Economy Class seats. Barbados is a major underserved market in the Caribbean for the Netherlands.

🏖️ Ota Viaggi sponsors TTG Italy's digital edition, available from Monday, 28 April. The company, led by commercial director Massimo Diana, reports four months of growth for Mare Italia due to correct pricing, diverging from typical narratives by focusing on attracting local clientele. Emphasizing realistic pricing, Ota Viaggi finds an advantage with its extensive offerings in Sardinia and Mare Italia, aiming to make every trip a unique experience.

✈ Danilo Curzi, CEO of Idee per Viaggiare, and Enrica Montanucci, president of Maavi, express concerns about the widening gap between airlines and the travel market. Traditional carriers are criticized for imposing stringent rules, high penalties, and reduced flexibility. The difficulties faced by travel agencies in dealing with airlines are escalating, potentially leading to legal disputes. The situation demands broad discussion across various platforms.

📱 In Majorca, local authorities have observed a surge in rental advertisements on social networks, especially Instagram and TikTok, following stricter regulations on short-term rentals. Spain's hotel directors' association (AEDH) has initiated a class action involving over 400 hotels against Booking.com regarding the 'parity rate,' which has been deemed non-compliant by the European Court of Justice. Legal firms Eskariam (Spain) and Geradin Partners (France) have joined forces in this cause, with potential expansion to Portugal and Italy to form a European front.

🏠 In Maiorca, affitti brevi on social platforms like Instagram and TikTok surged after local authorities tightened regulations. The fluid nature of the web complicates control over tourist rentals, as stated by Tourism Minister Marcial Rodríguez. Spain's hotel managers association (AEDH) initiated a class action with over 400 hotels against Booking.com over 'parity rate' issues. Spanish firm Eskariam and French Geradin Partners are allied in this legal challenge, seeking to form a 'European front' with contacts in Portugal and Italy.

💰 In April, between the 16th and 30th, there are 21 fiscal deadlines, with 13 mid-month and 8 at the end, affecting various commerce sectors. Agencies must report cash transactions made in 2024/25, ranging from €1,000 to €15,000, by non-Italian individuals by April 22. VAT numbers must submit interstat models for March's community transactions by April 25, as well as TV license fee data to the revenue agency within April via Entratel or Fisconline.

💸 A Boeing 737 Max landed in Seattle on a recent Saturday, marking escalated trade tensions between China and the US, with Chinese airlines instructed not to accept further Boeing deliveries. US tariffs on Chinese imports have risen to 145%. Last week, at least three 737 Max 8s were sent back from Boeing's Zhoushan facility, including one from Xiamen Airlines. The ongoing trade war could impact China's aerospace sector and its state-owned company, Comac, which relies heavily on American technologies from key suppliers like GE Aerospace, Honeywell, and RTX.

✈ Over 1.7 million passengers are expected at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino from Easter until April 27, coinciding with the holidays and Liberation Day. Daily traveler numbers average over 150,000, with peaks of 170,000. Popular European destinations include Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, while the United States and Canada top intercontinental destinations. Flights to Sicily and Sardinia are fully booked for both national travelers and international tourists seeking sun.

🏖️ Venezia's visitor access fee, active from Easter holidays, applies on Fridays to Sundays in May, June, and July, doubling last year's paid days from 29 to 54. Ticket reservations, currently paused, resume on May 4. Early online tickets cost €5, on-site €10, with 75% of last year's tourists opting for the discounted rate. Tourism councillor Simone Venturini projects €1.5 million in revenue to mitigate local taxes.