Jurídicos y Administrativos

✈ Condor and Luxair have filed a legal challenge against the European Commission's approval of Lufthansa's acquisition of Italy’s ITA Airways. The case, which could alter transaction terms, has unsettled Italy’s aviation sector. Condor claims compensatory measures for the merger are inadequate. The EU Court's unexpected rulings in the past suggest outcomes are uncertain. The case centers on competition concerns at Milan Linate Airport, with potential implications for shared codes on long-haul routes.

💵 Más de 200 hoteles en Canarias se unen a una demanda colectiva contra Booking por cláusulas anticompetitivas entre 2004 y 2024. La Asociación Española de Directores de Hotel y Eskariam lideran la iniciativa, con 800 establecimientos españoles involucrados. Indemnizaciones estimadas: €3,500-€4,000 millones a nivel nacional, €800 millones en Canarias. Un hotel con facturación de €5 millones anuales podría reclamar €750,000. La CNMC sancionó a Booking con €413 millones en julio 2024. No respaldado por Cehat, que apoya una demanda internacional.

🛩 The Council of the European Union allowed airlines to charge for cabin luggage and established a free hand luggage size of 40x30x15 cm. Ryanair must adjust its policy from 40x20x25 cm. Five airlines, fined €179 million by Spain for charging for hand luggage, may win appeals. Vueling, EasyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea already meet the EU size requirement. The Airline Association (ALA) supports this reform for consistent regulations.

💸 May 22, 2025, Spain: The government's proposal to impose a 21% VAT on short-term tourist rentals in towns with over 10,000 residents could breach the Constitution, according to tax experts. Currently, these rentals are exempt unless offering services like cleaning. Tax lawyer Esaú Alarcón warns of discrimination and potential constitutional challenges. Additionally, a proposed 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU foreigners could be deemed confiscatory and unconstitutional. Legal actions are anticipated if implemented.

🚢 En 2025, en Baleares, el alquiler de embarcaciones privadas se ha convertido en un creciente negocio informal. Alquiladas a turistas y residentes por 300-1,500 euros diarios, este movimiento es impulsado por un real decreto que permite pilotar sin titulación barcos menores de cinco metros. El Gobierno balear responde con un decreto autonómico limitando el alquiler sin puntos autorizados y exigiendo representación legal para empresas extranjeras no comunitarias, afectando el acceso a amarres públicos.

🚢 Alma Cruceros, a Málaga-based cruise line, ceased operations just six weeks post its inaugural voyage. On May 9, 2025, its sole ship, Ocean Victory, was immobilized in Málaga over debts and later redirected to Gibraltar. The company cites unexpected contract termination by the ship's Madeira-based owner. Initial operations were already suspended due to quality issues. Clients can contact through [email protected] for claims. Legal actions are considered against responsible parties.

🚢 Alma Cruceros, a new cruise line that started in April 2023, has ceased operations due to the unilateral termination of their charter contract. The ship, Ocean Victory, was taken to Gibraltar with all company assets. Initially, the company paused operations due to issues with hotel and catering suppliers, affecting service quality. Alma Cruceros is handling claims via [email protected] and considering legal action for damages. The incident has severely impacted clients, suppliers, and the company.

💻 4 de junio de 2025, uno de los grandes retos para las empresas es automatizar el cálculo de nóminas para ahorrar tiempo y reducir errores. Este proceso, más eficiente con un software adecuado, considera variables como horas extra, bonificaciones, gastos de viaje y normas legales. Los beneficios incluyen ahorro de tiempo, cumplimiento normativo, seguridad de datos y mejor integración con otros sistemas empresariales. La automatización permite generar informes y adaptarse al crecimiento empresarial.

🛳 El alcalde Jaime Martínez propuso una estrategia estatal para regular los cruceros en Palma, advirtiendo que restricciones locales solo desplazan el problema a otras regiones. En mayo, siete buques pequeños con menos de 500 pasajeros atracaron en Palma, buscando cruceros más exclusivos y rentables. Propuestas para aumentar tasas portuarias y precios del agua se están considerando. Opciones de lujo como el Evrima alcanzan los 11,000 euros por persona, ofreciendo servicios exclusivos para atraer turismo de alto gasto.

✈ Facua reports less than 5% of passenger claims to AESA result in airline fines. In 2023, 32,457 complaints led to 1,475 sanctions, dropping to 1,178 in 2024. Facua urges Transport Minister Óscar Puente to amend the Air Safety Law, which fails to enforce effective penalties for non-compliance. Airlines avoid paying compensations of €250-€600 for boarding denials, cancellations, or 3+ hour delays due to regulatory shortcomings. AESA's transparency is criticized for not disclosing fine details.