Aviation25.be
Andre Orban
20 May 2026
ACI EUROPE has strongly criticised the UK Government’s decision to introduce airport slot usage relief for the Summer and Winter 2026 scheduling seasons, arguing that the measure is unjustified given the absence of any proven jet fuel shortage and continued strong passenger demand.
Under normal slot rules, airlines must use at least 80% of their allocated airport slots or risk losing them. The UK Government decided to ease these requirements, citing operational challenges linked to fuel supply concerns. However, ACI EUROPE said there is currently no evidence of significant fuel shortages either in the UK or elsewhere in Europe...
ACI EUROPE criticises UK airport slot waiver extension for 2026–27 - Aviation24.be - 20 May 2026
