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 happened in La Maddalena, have allocated a portion of the landing tax revenue to control ferry fares.