“Every now and then Schifani, certainly urged by some local MP, wakes up and relaunches Comiso with the usual millions of euros badly spent and with the elusive Cargo project of which the entrepreneurs of Aeriblei have already said what we also think by announcing that they are withdrawing: ‘ Better to lose than to waste.”
This was said by the regional deputy of the 5 Star Movement, Stefania Campo, on the day in which the demonstration of the Committee in defense of the Iblei airport took place in front of the airport. “There is nothing new under the sun regarding the money that arrives from the Region: it is always the same fund which, year after year, is replenished and which has never solved any problem. In fact, it is the chapter for smaller airports that is financed as a sop with no perspective. The fact is that we don’t see a relaunch.”
Also at the event were the provincial coordinator of the M5s, Federico Piccitto and the municipal councilor Sergio Firrincieli: “We are all witnesses of the tepid summer which when it ends brings back the frost, of the total absence of structural investments by Sac, of decreasing data and of indifferent mayors who never thought of taking the situation into their own hands, not even when Comiso was urging them to ask for help – says Firrincieli – Yet the airport should be felt as the most important and precious infrastructure of our territory and should be perceived as a political and administrative responsibility of everyone. Perhaps by setting up a permanent table which, albeit without company shares (irremediably lost opportunity), would support Comiso and also fight unitedly against certain regional politics, because the only sensible thing to do, and which we have been saying for some time, would be to remove Sac from the management ”.
“Our lighthouse remains the Linate/Orio case – continues Campo – only when Bergamo broke away from Milanese management did it multiply the number of travelers and become truly competitive among all the Lombardy airports. It is also clear that the issue is not limited to flights and passengers and that it is also closely linked to intermodality and connections: things cannot be separated and one cannot be the cause or consequence of the other, they must walk in a parallel manner. We don’t have to invent anything new and cargo won’t be the panacea for evils. We need passengers, let’s copy from the virtuous cases and let’s push everyone to free Comiso from Sac otherwise, like Aeriblei, other entrepreneurs will soon abandon us”.
Federico Piccitto adds: “The Comiso airport is part of the further unfinished business of this province as are the motorways. The truth is that we always have to make do with something, a territory that is always mortified in terms of development prospects and in this there is an entire provincial political class that does not push in the same direction. This isn’t good for us and we will do everything possible to ensure that Comiso airport grows in terms of flights and passengers, regardless of the cargo project which certainly cannot be the panacea for all ills”.
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What are the main challenges affecting Comiso Airport‘s growth and how do they relate to its management?
Good day, thank you for accepting our interview request. As the website editor for world-today-news.com, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to interview you both regarding the ongoing situation at Comiso Airport. Can you please tell us what you believe are the main issues plaguing the airport and how they can be resolved?
Guest 1: Of course, Schifani and Sac have been managing the airport for years without any significant progress. The money allocated to the airport year after year seems to have little to no impact on its development, and the recent announcement by Aerobile of their decision to withdraw from the Cargo project reflects this. It’s time for a change in management and a unified approach involving all stakeholders, including the provincial and municipal governments, to ensure the airport’s growth and prosperity.
Guest 2: I completely agree with Guest 1. The airport’s current situation is untenable, and it’s clear that Sac’s management has failed to deliver on its promises. We need to take a closer look at successful cases like Linate/Orio and replicate their strategies while simultaneously addressing the intermodality issues that are hampering the airport’s growth. We must also work towards removing Sac from its management role and replacing it with a more effective entity that can drive meaningful change.
Guest 1: Absolutely, the key is in finding a sustainable solution that benefits everyone involved. Can you elaborate on the role intermodality plays in the airport’s development and how it can be improved?
Guest 2: Intermodality is crucial for the airport’s success. As Stefania mentioned, it’s not just about flights and passengers; it’s also about connections to other modes of transportation like trains and buses. We need to ensure that these connections are reliable and efficient, which would attract more travelers and boost the local economy. This means investing in infrastructure like train stations and roads, as well as working closely with other transportation providers to improve access to the airport.
Guest 1: It’s essential to address these issues, but we can’t lose sight of the importance of attracting new airlines and increasing the number of flights. Do you have any specific recommendations for how we can achieve
