Jurídicos y Administrativos

✈️ Iberojet, owned by Ávoris, will negotiate its first collective bargaining agreement with pilot union Sepla, which has been acknowledged as the legitimate representative for pilots. The negotiation table has been set, aiming to enhance employment conditions for pilots.

✈️ Vueling's pilots in Spain, represented by Sepla, ratified a pre-agreement for the IV Collective Agreement with a 77.7% approval and 90.2% turnout. The agreement, effective upon ratification, builds on the current agreement set to expire on December 31, 2024, and includes economic, labor, professional development, and social benefits. The pact aims for a balanced model that shares the company's success with employees.

🛈 Ávoris, along with Viajes el Corte Inglés, IAG7, and Nautalia, are under investigation by Spain's CNMC for suspicions regarding their participation in a public tender for a centralized travel service contract for the State Administration. The investigation, which began officially in December 2023, could result in fines up to 10% of the companies' total turnover if found liable. The CNMC's resolution is expected by late 2025, a maximum of 24 months from the start of the investigation. Meanwhile, Ávoris has not set aside provisions for potential penalties, considering the risks "not probable," and maintains the investigation does not prejudge the outcome.

👤 The Spanish Senate has requested the Interior, Foreign Affairs, Finance, and Industry and Commerce ministries to locate Javier Hidalgo, ex-CEO of Globalia, for a commission investigating the 'Koldo case'. Hidalgo was called to appear on November 7 after the commission's decision on October 10. However, despite multiple attempts, the Ministry of the Interior has been unable to serve him the summons. Reports suggest Hidalgo has been residing in Botswana for a long period. The Senate is also seeking help from the Spanish embassies abroad, the Tax Agency, and the Ministry of Industry and Tourism. Seven attempts by the Balearic Parliament to have Hidalgo testify on a separate investigation concerning mask transportation have also failed.

🏖️ ECTAA, the major European travel agency lobby, warns against the potential modification of the Package Travel Directive. Proposed changes include intermediaries refunding cancellations within 14 days, while providers must refund agencies in 7 days. ECTAA finds this unrealistic as providers often fail to meet these deadlines. President Frank Oostdam states the regulations are nearly impossible to implement and could harm indirect distribution channels to the detriment of consumers. ECTAA also fears misuse of customer data by transport operators and opposes limiting deposits to 25% of the total amount, payable no later than 28 days before the trip.

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🚩 Nuria Montes, the tourism councilor of the Valencian Community, publicly apologized for insensitive remarks towards the relatives of DANA disaster victims seeking morgue access. Criticism extends to Spanish President Sánchez for his alleged mishandling and politicization of the crisis. The calamity's negative impact on Valencia's tourism image, juxtaposed with top services and competitors, raises concerns. Political responses to the disaster are accused of deepening regional divisions and inequities in emergency management.

💸 Vicepresidenta Nadia Calviño and minister José Luis Ábalos were concerned about Air Europa requesting a government bailout after the Hidalgo family distributed €35 million in dividends just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Calviño knew Air Europa divided more in dividends than the previous year's profits. This distribution saw Juan José Hidalgo receive 51%, Javier Hidalgo 17%, sisters Cristina and María José 7% and 5%, brother Juan Antonio Hidalgo 9%, and Abel Matutes 5%. Despite this, Air Europa was granted a €475 million bailout rapidly, while other tourism businesses waited up to a year.

🛋 UGT Baleares accuses tourist rental businesses of "fraud" against Social Security by underpaying cleaners, applying lower rates than the hospitality agreement stipulates. Cleaners earn €640 to €704 less monthly than hotel housekeepers, missing out on the standard €2,026 gross salary. The union campaigns for over 30,000 Balearic vacation homes to comply with hospitality wages and allow cleaners to claim owed amounts via the Tribunal of Mediation and Arbitration.

📌 Police arrested 35-year-old writer Jagdish Uikey in Nagpur, Maharashtra, for making at least 100 bomb threats starting in January, with up to 30 daily in September and October. The threats targeted planes, political leaders, and India's Transport Minister. Authorities tracked Uikey via IP address, who sought publicity rather than terrorism. He was caught with a mobile and a laptop used for these threats and had visited the Prime Minister's office on October 28. No terrorism links were found.