European Commission has agreed to extend the waiver of "use it or lose it" slot rules in the European Union for the winter 2020/21 season in light of the ongoing lack of demand caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Air traffic levels remain low, and more importantly, they are not likely to recover in the near future. In this context, the lack of certainty over slots makes it difficult for airlines to plan their schedules, making planning difficult for airports and passengers. To address the need for certainty and responding to traffic data, I intend to extend the slot waiver for the 2020/2021 winter season, until 27 March 2021," Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean said...more
