Jurídicos y Administrativos

🗺️ FECLAV, supported by CEAV, withdrew its lawsuit against the "Club de los 60" program by the Junta de Castilla y León after reaching an agreement to increase sector participation. Changes include beneficiaries choosing any retail agency for bookings, removing exclusivity. The agreement, noted in the June 16 resolution, marks progress after 20 years of talks. FECLAV seeks continual program improvements and a technical committee for future editions, overseeing the 28,000 annual slots to benefit seniors and local agencies.

✈ The European Parliament’s Transport Committee approved removing hand luggage size limits for aviation. Initially, low-cost airlines had a 10 kg limit, with Air Arabia enforcing a strict 7 kg. The new rule allows one small piece of luggage and a second without size limits but with a 7 kg weight cap. The committee’s proposal received 38 votes for, 2 against, and 2 abstentions. The full Parliament will vote on it in July. Matteo Ricci praised the decision for reducing traveler costs.

🛫 La Asociación de Líneas Aéreas (ALA) se opone a la propuesta de la Comisión de Transportes del Parlamento Europeo del 2024. ¿Qué? Proponen equipaje de mano gratuito de hasta un metro. ¿Dónde? España. ¿Cómo? ALA señala que un A320 o B737 tiene espacio solo para 90 maletas, mientras acomoda 180 pasajeros. Ahora, 50 millones de españoles viajan sin maleta de mano. ALA insta a la UE a proteger la elección de los consumidores.

✈️ EasyJet's cabin crew in Spain, represented by the USO union, plan to strike on June 25-27 due to labor disputes. The union reports EasyJet is replacing Spanish staff with foreign crews, operating flights with just three crew members instead of four, and pressuring sick employees to undergo medical checks. The union aims to report these practices for potential labor law violations. The Ministry of Transport mandates high minimum service levels, with coverage of 90% in Málaga, 86% in Barcelona, 88% in Alicante, and 81% in Palma de Mallorca.

📈 In 2024, Spain: Ávoris, Mundiplan, and Senior Live submitted tourism program bids for seniors with meticulous offers. Unlike past instances, no offers were below 85% of the initial price, avoiding "abnormally low" propositions. Price accounted for 38 of 100 scoring points. Ávoris reduced its bid by 1.5%, securing victory in two lots. This cautious approach followed stricter fines by Imserso, emphasizing economic sustainability.

🗺️ Globalia appointed José Joaquín Martínez Mariscal as technical director in the Dominican Republic. Martínez is linked to Vicente Fernández Guerrero and has real estate ties to Blackstone. Air Europa's parent company received over €1 billion in public aid, including €475 million in 2020. Juan José Hidalgo, its president, resides in the Dominican Republic. The company also involved Víctor de Aldama, connected to the Koldo scheme, prompting the creation of several Dominican societies.

📄 El PP planea denunciar a Francina Armengol ante la Fiscalía por presunto falso testimonio en el Senado sobre el ‘caso Koldo’. El 8 de julio, Armengol deberá comparecer ante una comisión por su versión sobre un encuentro con Víctor de Aldama. Alicia García, portavoz del PP, espera un informe del Senado para proceder. Armengol negó conocer a Aldama, quien afirmó haberse reunido con ella en Palma. Su equipo luego afirmó que Aldama participó en una reunión más amplia con Globalia.

💵 Ámsterdam has the highest tourist tax worldwide, charging 12.5% per reservation, averaging €18.45 per night. Greek cities, including Athens and Rhodes, levy a "climate resilience tax," averaging €8.17 daily. Berlin increased its tax to 7.5% as of January 2025, averaging €7.38. Italy's Milan charges up to €7 per night. Spain's Barcelona has a €5.81 average tax, while Palma de Mallorca charges €2. Upcoming taxes are planned in cities like Toledo and Mogán from 2025.

✈️ El Consejo Europeo decidió el 2025 que el equipaje de mano de hasta 40x30x15 cm será gratuito en aviones. La enmienda 2023/0437 sugiere ampliar el límite a un metro, esperando aprobación del Parlamento Europeo. IATA critica la propuesta, señalando un posible aumento de costos y caos operativo. Según IATA, el 73% de los europeos prefiere tarifas bajas y pagar por equipaje adicional, ya que solo el 30% del pasaje paga por equipaje de mayor tamaño.

🏖️ Gobierno de Canarias plans to regulate outdoor tourist accommodations with a new draft regulation, open for public consultation until July 19. Jessica de León emphasizes legal certainty and environmental preservation, while Miguel Ángel Rodríguez highlights its role in the new tourism model. The regulation defines camping types, sets quality standards, and allows operations with a responsible declaration. It aims to boost rural activity by enabling small camping sites linked to rural buildings.