Maritime transport: race for continuity begins, with ticket prices at risk.
Skyrocketing fuel prices and international tensions are putting pressure on connections to the island.
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Sardinia faces serious risks to its air travel, caused by rising fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The problem affects the air transport sector, but especially the maritime sector . Competition is brewing among airlines for the awarding of territorial continuity routes . The USB union has expressed concern about the repercussions for travelers.
Among the most important routes is Olbia-Civitavecchia , but one of the key issues is compensation. The port of Civitavecchia has become increasingly strategic, thanks to the growth in traffic, which is approaching four million passengers per year . According to studies, the route with the highest price increases is to and from Livorno, followed by lines to and from the smaller islands.
Where municipalities, as in La Maddalena, have allocated a portion of the landing tax revenue to regulate ferry fares. Giulio Verrascina, regional coordinator of USB.
