ACI World
02 October 2026
Rethinking airport access in a capacity-constrained world
Airport slots are a matter of public policy. At capacity-constrained airports, decisions about slot access shape routes, competition, connectivity and passenger choice. The ACI World Airport Slot Policy White Paper 2026 examines how airport slot policy can evolve to remain fit for purpose in a more competitive, capacity-constrained aviation system.
Inside:
- The historical foundations of today’s slot framework
- How current slot rules shape behaviour
- Roles and interests in scarce capacity allocation
- Proposed reforms for modernisation
Modernisation does not require replacing the administrative slot system; it requires strengthening it. This paper sets out nine proposed reforms addressing governance, transparency, use of capacity and slot mobility — a practical framework for policy discussion among States, regulators and industry stakeholders...
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