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Inside Airport Slots - How They Work And Why They're So Expensive

Taking a look at how airport slots are allocated.

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Akasa Air Reportedly Looking For More Airport Slots In Some Indian States

The budget airline is eyeing slots left vacant by Go First.

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Airline Associations Join Forces For Solution On Slot Regulations

Airlines want to mainstream the IATA’s slot regulation guidelines for a better passenger experience.

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Why There Are No Bonza 737 MAXs At Sydney Airport

An antiquated slot allocation process is in the way of Bonza launching affordable flights on new and underserved routes in Sydney.

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What Is The IATA Summer And Winter Schedule?

Have you noticed a sudden increase or decrease in flights in certain months? Here is why.

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Loganair Leases Former Flybe London Heathrow Airport Slots

The Glasgow-based carrier is looking to expand.

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FAA Announces Plan To Cut Down Flight Delays In New York City & Washington DC

The agency expects an estimated 45% surge in delays this summer compared to last year.

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JetBlue Granted Slots At Amsterdam Schiphol

But the temporary status of these slots continues to irk the airline.

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One Year Of War: How Russia’s War In Ukraine Is Affecting Aviation

Circumventous routes, fuel costs, airports slots, crewing problems: we take a look at some of the biggest impacts the war is having on airlines.

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What Exactly Is A Ghost Flight?

Airlines have been operating near empty planes to keep their highly coveted slots at congested airports.

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European Union Agrees On 75/25 Slot Rule For The Upcoming Winter Season

The EU will begin to reinstate the airport slot utilization regulation slowly.

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Indian Airports’ Slot Utilization Could Be Reviewed More Frequently

The proposal by the aviation ministry is still in the initial stage.

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How easyJet Plans To Use Its Lisbon Slots Acquired From TAP

Acquiring slots at Lisbon airport, easyJet has some exciting new routes coming this winter.

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IATA Says The EU's Slot Rule Plans Could Create "Passenger Chaos"

The EU has proposed returning to pre-pandemic slot rules.

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UK CAA Reveals Almost 15,000 Ghost Flights Operated During The Pandemic

Airlines continued to operate ghost flights despite the suspension of airport slot rules.

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UK To Reintroduce 70/30 Slot Usage Rules In The Summer

Airlines have warned that slot rules could mean more ghost flights.

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Should We Be Worried About Ghost Flights?

Ghost flights continue to be flown in European airspace causing some groups to worry. Should we be concerned?

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What Will Happen To Aeroflot's London Heathrow Slots?

With the airline not allowed into the UK anymore, does it risk losing its LHR slots?

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