Striking a balance: addressing the impact of jet fuel disruption on Europe’s airport slots

May 2026

The Five Minute Feature

Striking a balance: addressing the impact of jet fuel disruption on Europe’s airport slots

The debate over airport slot alleviation has returned to the forefront of European aviation policy following the conflict in the Middle East and its knock-on effects on fuel prices. As airlines demand greater operational flexibility through wider slot waivers, airports are warning against broad measures that could undermine connectivity, distort…