The European Commission has approved a €7 million Slovenian incentive scheme towards airlines affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme is a re-introduction of an aid measure initially approved by the Commission on 16 November 2020 (SA.59124), which expired on 31 December 2021. Under the scheme, the support will take the form of direct grants. The measure will be open to all interested airlines operating routes to and from Slovenia.
The level of support per beneficiary will depend on the number of passengers carried and on the number of flights performed. The measure is expected to benefit approximately 20 airlines. The objective of the measure is to re-establish air connectivity to and from Slovenia, with a view to continue supporting the recovery of tourism and more broadly of the economy of Slovenia which have been negatively affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The Commission found that the Slovenian scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework.
In particular, the aid will not exceed €2.3m per beneficiary; and will be granted no later than 30 June 2022.