IATA Calls on Regulators to Suspend Airport Slot Rules During Middle East Crisis
April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
SURREY, England, April 17 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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IATA calls on regulators to suspend airport slot rules during Middle East crisis
By Damian Brett
IATA is calling on governments to temporarily suspend the 80/20 airport slot rule for airlines in response to the Middle East conflict.
At present, airlines are allocated ongoing slots at airports as long as they use them 80% of the time.
However, . . .
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IATA calls on regulators to suspend airport slot rules during Middle East crisis
By Damian Brett
IATA is calling on governments to temporarily suspend the 80/20 airport slot rule for airlines in response to the Middle East conflict.
At present, airlines are allocated ongoing slots at airports as long as they use them 80% of the time.
However, . . .