Airlines Seek Global Slot Relief as Middle East Crisis Disrupts Schedules
Global airline associations, including IATA, A4E, and ERA, are urgently calling on regulators to waive the 80/20 'use-it-or-lose-it' airport slot rule. The request follows significant airspace closures over the Middle East due to heightened tensions between Iran and Israel. These closures have forced carriers to cancel flights or implement long and costly reroutes, primarily impacting services between Europe and Asia. Airlines argue that the current situation makes it impossible to meet the 80% slot usage requirement at congested airports. They are seeking flexibility to adjust schedules without the risk of losing valuable airport slots for future seasons.
Official Source: https://aircargoweek.com/airlines-push-for-slot-relief-as-middle-east-crisis-hammers-global-schedules/
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