On Wednesday, 15 December, the European Commission adopted an extension of the slot relief rules for airlines. These rules will apply until 29 October 2022.
While the usual standards require airlines to use at least 80% of slots to retain their rights, airlines will be able—in a complex economic context due to the Covid-19 pandemic—to only use 64% of slots [to retain them].
“I know the aviation sector is concerned about the new Omicron variant and the recent drop in airline...