Europe’s airports call for a return to normal airport slot-use rule this Winter season

Ahead of final discussions between the EU Council and the European Parliament taking place in the first week of October, ACI EUROPE has urged both institutions to fully endorse the European Commission’s recommendation to return to the 80/20 airport slot usage rate for the Winter 2022-23 season.

It is imperative that the EU Council and European Parliament now agree on slot rules which truly put connectivity and consumers first – rather than the interest of a few airline groups. The Commission proposal is rational, balanced and data-driven. It grants all the necessary flexibility to airlines to keep slots they cannot use due to the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or operational disruptions – while recognising that aviation’s recovery is well under way.

Find out more: Airports Council International Europe | ACI EUROPE – Press Release (aci-europe.org)