Jurídicos y Administrativos

🛩 El 8 de octubre, el Congreso de los Diputados en España aprobó el Proyecto de Ley de Movilidad Sostenible para limitar vuelos domésticos donde el tren es una alternativa más rápida (menos de 2.5 horas). Sin embargo, 40% de los trenes de alta velocidad sufrieron retrasos en verano, con un promedio de 20 minutos. El ministro Óscar Puente advierte que estos problemas persistirán al menos dos años más, afectando significativamente a los consumidores.

✈ USO has denounced the IV Collective Agreement for Air Europa's cabin crew, aiming to negotiate a new one to avoid a one-year extension. The union seeks improved work conditions for Globalia's employees, citing the airline's economic results, new shareholders (including Turkish), added aircraft, new routes, and increased frequencies. USO aims to reach a consensus with other unions or risk a complex voting process by cabin crew to select representatives.

✈ The Ministry of Transport and Podemos clashed over El Prat airport expansion, linked to the Sustainable Mobility Law. Podemos sought a halt from 2026 to 2031; however, the government denied delaying it. The law passed thanks to Podemos' abstention. It excludes El Prat from DORA III and demands emission compliance. Despite initial agreements, a missing Popular Party deputy allowed the law's approval, leaving the airport's expansion timeline unchanged.

✈ El Ministerio de Consumo, 2025, España, defiende multas de 180 millones de euros a Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet, Volotea, y Norwegian por cobrar equipaje de mano. Basado en la Ley de Navegación Aérea y una sentencia de 2014 del TJUE, defenderá su posición ante el TJUE. La Comisión Europea cuestiona si la normativa española infringe el Reglamento 1008/2008. Aerolíneas han apelado ante los tribunales españoles, con recursos en el TSJM y la Audiencia Nacional.

✈ ASAE challenges Aena over staffing issues at Madrid-Barajas, citing a lack of systemic solutions beyond Coberturas Obligatorias de Servicio. From 2014-2024, TPO staffing ranged between 77 and 81, deemed sufficient by the government. The II Convenio Colectivo of July 30, 2025, allows six extra RPO positions. Aena highlights automation for efficiency, but ASAE claims persistent structural staff shortages impact daily airport operations.

🛬 Spain faced criticism from Brussels for imposing fines on low-cost airlines, like Ryanair, over hand luggage size disputes. The EU mandates reasonable carry-on sizes but doesn't specify dimensions, aiming for uniformity across member states. Spain's actions, driven by public demand, lack legal backing and disrupt the EU's single market ethos. The controversy highlights political pressures and the complexities in aligning national actions with EU regulations, causing a rift between local desires and European legal frameworks.

🏨 El Patronato de la Alhambra defiende la legalidad del proyecto de rehabilitación del Hotel Reuma en Granada, iniciado hace seis años. La intervención cumple con todos los requisitos legales y técnicos. El edificio, construido en 1910 y apodado Hotel Reuma, es protegido bajo la designación Bien de Interés Cultural. Desde su adquisición en 2000, el inmueble forma parte de la estrategia de mejora del entorno de la Alhambra. Las obras ya adjudicadas no permiten modificaciones sin comprometer la seguridad jurídica.

🗺 Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, opposes Balearic politicians' proposal to reduce tourist numbers in favor of wealthier visitors. At a conference in Mallorca, he highlighted issues with illegal Airbnb rentals, suggesting fines of €250,000 and potential prison for non-payment. Heapy advocates for accessible vacations, criticizing policies that limit travel to the wealthy, arguing that holidays should be for everyone.

🚩 In November 2024, the European Commission initiated an infringement procedure against Spain over fines totaling €180 million imposed on Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet, Volotea, and Norwegian for cabin baggage charges. The Spanish law prohibiting these charges could violate EU Regulation 1008/2008 on airline pricing freedom. Spain has two months to respond to Brussels' concerns or risk facing the EU Court. Ryanair's CEO triggered the action in a September meeting with the European Transport Commissioner.

📦 Correos Cargo faced claims over €23 million, with €15.8 million from Iberojet and €7 million undisclosed. Launched in 2022 to connect Madrid and Hong Kong, the project lasted three months, using passenger planes for cargo. It incurred over €25 million in losses, leading to contract termination. Legal disputes ensued, with potential damages to Iberojet ranging from €1 to €34 million. The trial is scheduled for December 10-11 in Madrid, and Correos foresees possible financial impacts in 2024.