UK Government issues “amnesty” on airport slots rule

The UK Government has laid regulations before Parliament that will help airlines prevent last minute flight cancellations during the summer peak. The regulations will allow a one-off “amnesty” on airport slots rules, enabling airlines to plan ahead and deliver a realistic summer schedule that minimises disruption at the airports. This is being provided as an exceptional measure, while industry makes progress in recruiting necessary staff, said the government. The UK Government will give airlines a short window to hand back slots for the rest of the summer season that they are not confident they will be able to operate, helping