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Airline associations call for consistent airport slot rules
Airline trade groups have come together to call for the global alignment of airport slot regulations.
They are seeking transparent allocation of slots under the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG).
The trade groups include African Airlines Association, Airlines for America, Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE), IATA and Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines.
They set out the benefits of the WASG, which has ensured decades of stability and consistency in the application of slot management.
The associations say inconsistent slot regulations risk disruption to airline schedules.
It impacts connectivity, efficiency and customer choice.
Governments should recognize the importance of consistent slot regulations.
The Associations urged governments to work with the Worldwide Airport Slot Board, a body comprising slot experts from airlines, airports, and slot coordinators.
“The air transport industry thrives on consistent global standards and benefit from constant growth in air connectivity,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
The statement was issued at the 152nd Slot Conference in Dublin, Ireland.
The Conference attracts over 1,000 delegates, with representatives of more than 200 slot coordinated airports and 215 individual airlines.
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