# Airport Coordination Limited

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ACL was formed in 1992 as the world’s first independent slot coordination company

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.acl-uk.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Our work

- [Dubai International Airport: Southern Runway Rehabilitation (SRR)](https://www.acl-uk.org/dubai-international-airport-southern-runway-rehabilitation-srr/): ACL is proud to have worked to support Dubai Airports with this huge project to rehabilitate the Southern runway.
- [Gatwick](https://www.acl-uk.org/gatwick/): The World's busiest single runway. Read how ACL helped drive utilisation of airport infrastructure.
- [Luton](https://www.acl-uk.org/luton/): ACL's experience of managing a change in airport status.
- [Heathrow](https://www.acl-uk.org/heathrow/): Improving resilience at Britain's largest airport.
- [Olympics](https://www.acl-uk.org/olympics/): Read how ACL successfully planned for and Coordinated the 2012 London Olympics.

## Pages

- [We are ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/): The World's Largest Independent Airport Slot Coordinator Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) is the world’s largest independent airport slot coordinator, working with 80 airports across the globe to ensure efficient use of capacity and better operational performance for the benefit of airport operators, airlines and passengers. Download Company Profile
- [Coordinator](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/our-testimonials/aditya-coordinator/): Aditya - Coordinator What did you do before you joined ACL? "Before joining ACL in 2025, I worked at DHL as a Turnaround Coordinator, supporting easyJet’s day-to-day flight operations and helping ensure safe, on-time departures. Alongside this, I completed my undergraduate degree in Business Leadership and Management." What made you apply for the coordinator role?
- [Careers At ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/): Welcome to the ACL Careers Portal Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) is the leading independent airport coordination and capacity management organisation. Based near Heathrow, ACL manages over 4.5 million aircraft movements annually, carrying nearly 700 million passengers each year through the 80 airports it serves. ACL was established in May 1991 as an independent, non-profit making
- [Contact Us](https://www.acl-uk.org/contact-us/): We'd love to hear from you
- [About ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/about-us/): Download a Summary of ACL
- [Data Services](https://www.acl-uk.org/data-services/)
- [Over 35 Years of Coordination Excellence](https://www.acl-uk.org/about-us/our-story/): Since beginning with five airports in 1991, with the trust of our colleagues and customers, ACL has grown to become the world's largest, and most well-respected, independent airport slot coordinator. Now serving 80 airports worldwide, we've loved being a part of the aviation story. We’re proud of how slot coordination has shaped our industry, allowing
- [FAQs](https://www.acl-uk.org/faqs/): What is Slot Allocation? A slot is the permission given by the coordinator for an aircraft to arrive or depart at a coordinated airport at a particular time on a particular day. The process of slot allocation is designed to achieve the maximum utilisation of scarce airport capacity within an acceptable level of delay. Who
- [Useful Resources](https://www.acl-uk.org/useful-resources/): Useful Resources Rules and Regulations Airports Slot Regulations 2006 as amended on 1 January 2021 Misuse of Slots Enforcement Code 2017 v7 ACL Guidelines ACL Guidance on Slot Allocation and Monitoring - June 2026
- [Special Event Coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/special-event-coordination/): High profile international events often add significant extra traffic to airports in affected regions. During such events, it becomes crucial to anticipate and effectively manage the additional traffic. ACL has extensive experience of planning and managing air travel demand and airport capacity for special events, working closely with airport authorities, handling agents and operators of
- [Meet the Leadership Team](https://www.acl-uk.org/about-us/meet-the-team/): [hcardvcard display_vcard=true display_hcard=true]
- [Coordination Services](https://www.acl-uk.org/coordination-services/)
- [Our Testimonials](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/our-testimonials/): Welcome to the ACL Testimonials Page Below are testimonials from members of staff from all levels of the organisation, who are keen to teach you a bit more about what ACL is about. Kirsty Aditya Oliver Coordinator Coordinator Finance Executive Read More Here Read More Here Read More Here Peter Denise Pete Coordination Lead
- [Finance Executive](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/our-testimonials/oliver-finance-executive/): Oliver - Finance Executive What did you do before you joined ACL? "Prior to joining ACL in 2023, I worked predominantly in finance across investment, corporate accounting, and insurance sectors. My experience includes roles such as unit pricing analyst, accountant roles, and participation in revenue recognition projects, providing me with broad exposure across different financial
- [Coordinator](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/our-testimonials/kirsty-coordinator/): Kirsty - Coordinator Please describe your role in ACL. "My role as a coordinator at ACL involves allocating airport slots in line with declared capacity across multiple airports within the UK, Canada, The Cayman Islands and Saudi Arabia under the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines, EU Regulation and Local Rules." What does a typical day look
- [Coordination Lead](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/our-testimonials/peter-coordination-lead/): Peter - Coordination Lead Please describe your role in ACL. "I’m currently a Coordination Lead responsible for managing ACL’s airports in Poland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Oman, Abu Dhabi in the UAE, and Luton in the UK. Together with four colleagues, we oversee all aspects of slot coordination and schedule facilitation, ensuring the most efficient use of
- [Coordination Lead](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/our-testimonials/elliot-coordination-lead/): Elliot - Coordination Lead How long have you been in your current role? "I have been a Coordination Lead since January 2025. I was promoted from being a Coordinator and I have been based in the Dubai Office since July 2019. After initially working on LGW, EDI, LUX, BFS, BHD, I moved to the DXB,
- [Commercial Manager](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/our-testimonials/denise-commercial-manager/): Denise - Commercial Manager What are your roles and responsibilities at ACL? In my role, I work closely with the Head of Commercial and the Leadership Team to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies that support ACL’s commercial objectives. This includes driving growth in new airport coordination contracts, data sales and services. I also
- [Coordination Manager](https://www.acl-uk.org/careers-at-acl/our-testimonials/pete-coordination-manager/): Pete - Coordination Manager Please describe your role in ACL. "I am a Coordination Manager currently responsible for the coordination of a portfolio of five airports and managing a team of three Coordinators. That means making sure that coordination decisions made by myself and my team are justified and in accordance with the applicable regulations
- [Annual Reports](https://www.acl-uk.org/annual-reports/): Annual Slot Sanctions Reports > Sanctions Report - April 2007 to March 2008 Sanctions Report - April 2008 to March 2009 Sanctions Report - April 2009 to March 2010 Sanctions Report - April 2010 to March 2011 Sanctions Report - April 2011 to March 2012 Sanctions Report - April 2012 to March 2013 Sanctions Report
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.acl-uk.org/privacy-policy/): This privacy policy explains how Airport Coordination Limited (“ACL”, “we”/”us”), a company registered in England with registration number 02603583 and registered address at Rourke House, Kingsbury Crescent, Staines-Upon-Thames, England, TW18 3BA, uses any personal information we collect about you when you use our website, which you otherwise provide to us or which we otherwise collect
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.acl-uk.org/terms-and-conditions/): You accept these terms by accessing and using this website.This website is owned and operated by Airport Coordination Limited (“ACL”, “we”/”us”), a company registered in England with registration number 02603583 and registered address at Rourke House, Kingsbury Crescent, Staines-Upon-Thames, England, TW18 3BA. You can contact us at info@acl-uk.org or write to our Head of Information
- [Dubai Northern Runway Rehabilitation](https://www.acl-uk.org/dubai-northern-runway-rehabilitation/): Northern Runway Rehabilitation (NRR) Closure at Dubai International Airport (09 May – 22 June 2022) The Northern runway (12L/30L) was not forecasted for rehabilitation until approximately 2024/25, however with the downturn in traffic and slower than expected recovery, Dubai Airports have taken an opportunity to deliver the works sooner will provide benefits in terms of
- [ACL's Monitoring & Sanctions Process](https://www.acl-uk.org/acls-monitoring-sanctions-process/): ACL's Monitoring & Sanctions Process What is misuse of a slot? Misuse of a slot is defined by Regulation 14 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations 2006 (click here for a copy) as: the repeated and intentional: operation of air services at times significantly different from the allocated slots (essentially early or late operation); or
- [Slot Sanctions FAQs](https://www.acl-uk.org/slot-sanctions-faqs/): FAQs If ACL issues a query, is a sanction inevitable? No. Raising a query is just the first stage of a process of thorough investigation and our raising a query in no way means that a sanction is inevitable. We will carefully assess any evidence received from the carrier and, at each stage, assess: whether
- [Our Customer Service Charter](https://www.acl-uk.org/our-customer-service-charter/): ACL believes outstanding customer service is integral to delivering coordination excellence. We aim to demonstrate this every day to customers by embodying our company values - being professional; working together; owning what we do; maintaining integrity; and always striving for better. We are dedicated to delivering coordination excellence and maintaining ACL’s positive reputation by supporting
- [Online Coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/online-coordination/): The Online Coordination System (OCS) is a multi-coordinator online web portal, used at 118 airports in 31 countries worldwide. The site features live online access to the coordination database, with instant, real-time slot availability. The system is available to use 24/7 from any computer with an internet connection. Key features: Efficient - Airlines can self-coordinate their
- [Latest Airport Info](https://www.acl-uk.org/latest-airport-info/)
- [Slot Sanctions](https://www.acl-uk.org/slot-sanctions/): Slot Sanctions The Airport Slot Allocation Regulations 2006 The UK is required under article 14.5 of EC Regulation 95/93 (as amended) to introduce a scheme of sanctions to control air carriers that repeatedly and intentionally misuse airport slots at the UK’s five London coordinated airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City) as well as
- [Slot Sanctions Home](https://www.acl-uk.org/slot-sanctions-home/): Slot Monitoring As the UK’s designated slot coordinator, part of our function is to monitor misuse of slots by carriers at the airports we coordinate. Monitoring helps to ensure proper use of slots and fair access to limited airport resources by all airport users. Misuse covers operations without a slot, early or late operation and
- [Completed Slot Trades](https://www.acl-uk.org/completed-slot-trades/)
- [Dubai Southern Runway Rehabilitation](https://www.acl-uk.org/dubai-southern-runway-rehabilitation/): Runway Closure Dubai International Airport (16 April 2019 – 30 May 2019) The Southern Runway (12R-30L) at Dubai Airport (DXB) is now nearing the end of its design life and requires resurfacing, replacement of the airfield ground lighting and supporting infrastructure. The Southern Runway Rehabilitation (SRR) project will strengthen and resurface the runway and the
- [Cookies](https://www.acl-uk.org/cookies/): What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored in your computer or mobile phone’s internet browser (e.g Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari). They are usually used by websites to improve services for you, to find out more information about the popularity of a website and for delivering more relevant advertising. How does ACL use cookies?
- [Slot trading](https://www.acl-uk.org/slot-trading/): slottrade.aero is the world’s first dedicated airport slot trading portal – a service offered by ACL to help airlines wishing to buy, sell, lease and swap scarce airport slots. Our aim is to make slot trading more open, efficient and transparent. ACL has been at the forefront of slot trading in Europe for many years. Since
- [Airport info details](https://www.acl-uk.org/airport-info-details/)

## News

- [UK Alleviation related to fuel related issues: Update on slots returned for NS26](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/uk-alleviation-related-to-fuel-related-issues-update-on-slots-returned-for-ns26/): The UK Government amended the Slot Regulation to permit additional alleviation to manage potential fuel shortages at UK Level 3 Coordinated Airports. For NS26, carriers are permitted to return 10% of slots subject to certain criteria. The window for returning the second 5% closed on 11 October 2026. ACL has published details of the number
- [Why Airlines Value Certainty Over Flexibility](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/why-airlines-value-certainty-over-flexibility/): "When capacity discussions take place, there's often a lot of focus on growth. More flights, more routes and more aircraft movements. What sometimes gets overlooked is that airlines don't just need access to capacity. They need certainty around it. Every airline schedule is part of a much larger network. Aircraft rotations, crew rosters, maintenance plans,
- [Airport Schedule Data Collection - Why Independence Matters](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/airport-schedule-data-collection-why-independence-matters/): "At Level 1 airports, schedule data collection is often seen as a straightforward administrative task. Airlines submit schedules, airports record the information and operations continue as normal. But as airports become increasingly dependent on data to support planning and decision-making, an important question emerges: who should manage the process? The value of schedule data is
- [Bringing the Board Closer to the Business](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/bringing-the-board-closer-to-the-business/): One of ACL's Independent Directors, Deb Bowen Rees, recently joined our Coordination team alongside Nominated Director Brendan Kelly (TUI) as part of a Board development programme designed to strengthen understanding and connection across the business. With a career spanning the RAF, executive leadership roles and her time as CEO of Cardiff Airport, Deb brings extensive aviation
- [LHR S26 Sanction of Kenya Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s26-sanction-of-kenya-airways/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Kenya Airways on 3rd September 2026 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 38 significantly off-slot operations during Summer 26 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [Why Coordination Matters More Than Ever](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/why-coordination-matters-more-than-ever/): "A question I've been thinking about a lot lately is this: when airport demand keeps growing, what comes first? More infrastructure or better coordination? The default answer is often more infrastructure. More gates, more terminal space and more runway capacity. But building infrastructure is expensive, complex and slow. In many cases, there are years between
- [The Power of a Slot](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/the-power-of-a-slot/): “I've spent a lot of time talking to airports, airlines and industry stakeholders about coordination, and one thing I've realised is that many people underestimate the value of a slot. To some, a slot simply looks like a scheduled arrival or departure time. It's an operational requirement. A timestamp on a schedule. A necessary process
- [The Hidden Cost of Not Coordinating](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/the-hidden-cost-of-not-coordinating/): "When people hear the word congestion, they usually think about delays. What they don't always see is everything happening behind the scenes. An airport without effective coordination doesn't magically avoid constraints. Those constraints still exist. The difference is where the cost shows up. Aircraft spend longer holding in the air waiting for a landing opportunity
- [LHR S26 Sanction of Virgin Atlantic](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s26-sanction-of-virgin-atlantic/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Virgin Atlantic on 27th August 2026 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 8 significantly off-slot operations during Summer 26 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [LHR S26 Sanction August 2026](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s26-sanction-august-2026/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Air Peace on 25th August 2026 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 8 significantly off-slot operations during Summer 26 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [UK Alleviation related to fuel related issues: Update on permitted slot returns for NW26](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/uk-alleviation-related-to-fuel-related-issues-returned-slot-data-as-at-10-july-2026/): ACL guidance on UK Alleviation related to the fuel situation has been updated to include the number of permitted slot returns for Northern Winter 2026 (NW26). The UK Government amended the Slot Regulation to permit additional alleviation to manage potential fuel shortages at UK Level 3 Coordinated Airports. For NW26, carriers are permitted to return
- [LHR S26 Sanction of British Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s26-sanction-of-british-airways-2/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to British Airways on 18th August 2026 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 17 significantly off-slot operations during Summer 26 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [LHR S26 Sanction of British Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s26-sanction-of-british-airways/): ACL has decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of one operation without a slot during Summer 2026 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here.
- [ACL Update on the Middle East Conflict](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-update-on-the-middle-east-conflict-2/): 19 August 2026 Operations in the Middle East have seen some stabilisation despite disruption continuing in some countries/airports. ACL has updated its Guidance on Military action and related airspace restrictions over the Middle East and Gulf Region to reflect its view on which countries/airports are no longer experiencing serious disturbance and therefore detailing that date
- [Behind the Scenes at a Slot Conference](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/behind-the-scenes-at-a-slot-conference/): For ACL Coordinator Jamie Whyte, slot conferences are one of the most rewarding aspects of his role, bringing together airlines, airports and aviation professionals from across the globe. “Everyone is there for the same reason – to plan, discuss challenges and make sure future schedules work as effectively as possible.” While the conference itself may
- [Special Event Coordination:  Hajj 2026](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/hajj-2026-special-event-coordination-in-review/): Supporting Hajj is a powerful example of ACL’s expertise in Special Event Coordination. Let's take a moment to reflect on the incredible scale, complexity and global collaboration required to support one of the world's largest annual gatherings. Our team were working for seven months behind the scenes, managing significant demand from airlines while aligning with
- [Inside the Role of a Slot Coordinator](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/inside-the-role-of-a-slot-coordinator/): If you ask Jamie Whyte what a typical day as a coordinator looks like, the first thing he'll tell you is that no two days are ever quite the same. Working closely with airports and airlines, coordinators sit at the centre of a constantly evolving aviation landscape, balancing demand, capacity and operational requirements to help
- [ACL publishes sixth consultation on the Misuse of Slots Enforcement Code](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-publishes-sixth-consultation-on-the-misuse-of-slots-enforcement-code/): The consultation is now closed and we are reviewing responses with a view to updating the Code for issue during the Winter season. Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) has published a consultation on proposed updates to the Misuse of Slots Enforcement Code. The Code sets out how ACL applies the enforcement provisions of the Airports Slot
- [Use it or lose it at Sydney Airport where slot utilisation exceeds 90%](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/use-it-or-lose-it-at-sydney-airport-where-slot-utilisation-exceeds-90/): Nine out of ten scheduled take-off and landing slots at Sydney Airport were operated in the six months to March 28, according to new data from slot manager ACL Asia Pacific.The Northern Winter 2025 (NW25) end of season report from ACL reveals that total utilisation of slots allocated for Australia’s busiest airport was 95%.
- [ACL reaches 80 airport milestone with Bucharest coordination agreement](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-reaches-80-airport-milestone-with-bucharest-coordination-agreement/): Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) has reached a significant global milestone with the signing of Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) as the 80th airport in its worldwide portfolio, marking a defining moment in the company’s continued international expansion. Under a new multi‑year agreement commencing 25th October 2026 for the Winter 26 season. ACL will provide
- [Middle East airport flight cancellations running at 35% for May](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/middle-east-airport-flight-cancellations-running-at-35-for-may/): Leading airport slot manager, Airport Coordination Limited, says 35% of take-off and landing slots during May have been cancelled across the 30 Middle East airports it serves in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Oman. This is down on the 54% cancellation rates experienced in through March and April with services at United Arab Emirates
- [UK Slot Alleviation Fuel Shortages Update](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/uk-slot-alleviation-fuel-shortages-update/): The UK Government announced over the weekend its intention to manage potential fuel shortages, including allowing airlines to return slots and receive alleviation for NS26. While the Government has set out its policy intent, any alleviation can only be applied once the UK Slot Regulation is formally amended. A short, targeted industry consultation is expected
- [LHR W25 Sanction of Croatia Airlines](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-w25-sanction-of-croatia-airlines/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Croatia Airlines on 13th April 2026 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 21 significantly off-slot operations during Winter 2025 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [35 Years of ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/35-years-of-acl/): Today is 35 years since Airport Coordination Limited was formed as the world’s first independent airport slot coordinator. Founded in 1991 in response to growing congestion and the need for a neutral, independent approach to slot coordination, ACL began by supporting a small number of UK airports and helping establish a fairer system for allocating
- [LHR W25  Sanction of Tunisair](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-w25-sanction-of-tunisair/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Tunisair on 7th April 2026 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 30 significantly off-slot operations during Winter 2025 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [ACL Announces New Chair](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-announces-new-chair/): The Board of Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Deakin as Chair, succeeding Lesley Cowley. Lesley departs after six highly successful years, seeing ACL through the pandemic, an increasingly complex regulatory environment, a doubling in customer numbers and a growing presence in new international markets. Neil Garwood, Chief Executive,
- [BHX W25 Sanction of TUI Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/bhx-w25-sanction-of-tui-airways-2/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to TUI Airways on 19th February 2026 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of one operation without a slot during W25 at Birmingham Airport. Please click here
- [BHX W25 Sanction of TUI Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/bhx-w25-sanction-of-tui-airways/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to TUI Airways on 13th February 2026 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of one operation without a slot during W25 at Birmingham Airport.Please click here
- [LHR S25 Sanction of American Airlines](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/catergory-slot-sanctions/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to American Airlines on 30th October 2025 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 102 operations operated in a significantly different way during Summer 25 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click
- [LHR S25 Sanction of American Airlines (2)](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s25-sanction-of-american-airlines-2/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to American Airlines on 30th October 2025 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 50 significantly off-slot operations during Summer 25 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [LHR S25 Sanction of Tunisair](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s25-sanction-of-tunisair/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Tunisair on 20th October 2025 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 10 significantly off-slot operations during Summer 25 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [LHR S25 Sanction of British Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s25-sanction-of-british-airways/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to British Airways on 29th October 2025 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of two no-slot operations during S25 at London Heathrow Airport. Please Click Here
- [BHX S25 Sanction of TUI Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/bhx-s25-sanction-of-tui-airways/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to TUI Airways on 21 November 2025 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of two operations without a slot during Summer 2025 at Birmingham International Airport. Please Click Here
- [LHR S25 Sanction of Emirates](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s25-sanction-of-emirates/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Emirates on 24th November 2025, notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 13 operations in a significantly different way during Summer 25 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [LTN S23 Sanction of easyjet](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ezy-sanction-october-2023/): ACL issued EasyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 3rd October 2023 for operating without a slot during Summer 2023 at London Luton Airport. Please see here.
- [LHR S23 Sanction of British Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-sanction-september-23/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to British Airways on 22nd September for two no slot operations during Summer 23 at London Heathrow Airport. Please see here.
- [LTN S23 Sanction of Flyone](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/flyone-sanction-summer-2023/): ACL issued FlyOne a Notice of Final Decision on 1st December 2023 for operating without a slot during Summer 2023 at London Luton Airport. Please see here.
- [LGW S23 Sanction of Eastern Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/eze-sanction-november-2023/): ACL issued Eastern Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 22nd November 2023 for operating operations significantly different from the allocated slots during Summer 2023 at London Gatwick airport. Please see here.
- [LHR W23 Sanction of British Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-sanction-january-2024/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 12 January 2024 for one no-slot operation during Winter 2023 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here
- [LHR W23 Sanction of British Airways](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-sanction-february-2024/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 14 February 2024 for six significantly off-slot operations during Winter 2023 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here
- [LHR S24 Sanction of Croatia Airlines](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/croatia-airline-sanction-february-2025/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Croatia Airlines on 13th February 2025 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 12 significantly off-slot operations during S24 at London Heathrow Airport. Please see here
- [LHR W24 Sanction of Saudi Arabian Airlines](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/saudi-arabian-airlines-sanction-february-2025/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to Saudi Arabian Airlines on 24th February 2025 notifying them that, pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations, ACL had decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 34 slots operated in a significantly different way during W24 at London Heathrow Airport. Please see
- [LHR S25 Sanction of Saudi Arabian Airlines](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lhr-s25-sv-sanction-june-2025/): ACL has decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of 4 slots operated in a significantly different way during S25 at London Heathrow Airport. Please click here
- [LTN S25 Sanction of VistaJet](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lnt-s25-slot-section-notice-of-final-decision-to-vistajet-on-31st-july-2025/): ACL has decided to impose a financial penalty in respect of one operation without a slot during Summer 2025 at London Luton Airport. Please click here
- [Guernsey Airport Joins Forces with Airport Coordination Limited in New Data Collection Partnership](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/guernsey-airport-joins-forces-with-airport-coordination-limited-in-new-data-collection-partnership/): Airport Coordination Limited signs a three-year agreement to deliver Level 1 data collection services, supporting Guernsey Airport’s long-term growth and regional connectivity. Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Guernsey Airport (GCI), commencing 1 October 2025. Under this three-year agreement, ACL will deliver Level 1 data collection services, supporting Guernsey
- [W25 SAL Distribution](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w25-sal-distribution/): All W25 SAL’s have been issued. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [ACL wins slot management contract at Sydney Airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-wins-slot-management-contract-at-sydney-airport/): Award for global independent firm opens choice for airports in the region ACL Asia Pacific, part of the Airport Coordination Limited group, is pleased to confirm its appointment as slot management provider at Australia’s Sydney Airport (SYD), effective 1 April 2025. The award follows a competitive process initiated by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
- [Cornwall Airport Newquay Partners with Airport Coordination Limited to Enhance Operations](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/cornwall-airport-newquay-partners-with-airport-coordination-limited-to-enhance-operations/): Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) enters a three-year contract providing data collection services at Cornwall Airport Newquay ACL is pleased to announce that it has signed a new three-year contract with Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), starting in December 2024. Under this agreement, ACL will provide data collection services, ensuring more efficient and seamless operations as Newquay
- [Royalty, World Leaders, Tight Deadlines & Limited Airport Capacity:](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/royalty-world-leaders-tight-deadlines-limited-airport-capacity/): Inside the Art of Coordinating a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting When world leaders gather for a meeting, the importance of smooth operations cannot be overstated. When Samoa was tasked with welcoming over 3,000 delegates and leaders for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) they contacted Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) to help manage
- [S25 SAL Distribution](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s25-sal-distribution/): All S25 SAL’s have been issued. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [DUB  PATM Set Limit NS25](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/4698/): Dublin Airport PATM Set Limit NS25
- [Case No. COMP M.6447 IAG/bmi - Slot Release Procedure for Summer 2025 ](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/case-no-comp-m-6447-iag-bmi-slot-release-procedure-for-summer-2025/): In March 2012, the European Commission granted regulatory clearance to the acquisition by International Consolidated Airlines Group (“IAG”) of British Midland Limited (“bmi”), subject to the Commitments entered into by IAG to release London Heathrow (“LHR”) Slot pairs on selected short-haul and long-haul city pairs. Following Commission Decision (EU) 2024/1665 of 12 June 2024, the
- [Mental Health Matters](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/mental-health-matters/): Our Head of People, Jon Rowell, discusses why mental health really matters at ACL and why we've made it a priority. View our video on LinkedIn below;
- [Riga Airport Extends Contract with World Leading Coordinator](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/riga-airport-extends-contract-with-world-leading-coordinator/): We are delighted to announce a continuation of our relationship with Riga Airport! We look forward to supporting this fast-growing Northern European air traffic hub, as they connect the Baltic countries with European business centres and popular holiday destinations. “We are proud to extend our relationship supporting Riga Airport with its ambitious development plans. ACL
- [W24 SAL Distribution](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w24-sal-distribution/): All W24 SAL’s have been issued. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [ACL Guidance for UEFA Europa & Champions League Finals 2024](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-guidance-for-uefa-europa-league-final-2024/): ACL Procedures for Ireland Airports UEFA ACL Procedures for London Airports UCFA
- [DXB Capacity Reduction: 19th – 21st April 2024](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/dxb-capacity-reduction-19th-21st-april-2024/): Implementing Reduced Schedule Recovery FAQ DXB Weather Incident - Capacity Reduction
- [ACL Guidance - Middle East Airspace](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-guidance-middle-east-airspace/): ACL Guidance - Middle East Airspace
- [Case M.6447 IAG/bmi - Slot Release Procedure for Winter 2024/2025](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/case-m-6447-iag-bmi-slot-release-procedure-for-winter-2024-2025/): In March 2012, the European Commission (EC) granted regulatory clearance to the acquisition by International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) of British Midland Limited (bmi), subject to the Commitments entered into by IAG to release London Heathrow (LHR) slot pairs on selected short-haul and long-haul city pairs. In order to resolve the competition concerns raised by
- [EZE Sanction September 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/eze-sanction-september-2023/): ACL issued Eastern Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 14th September 2023 in respect of 13 significantly off-slot operations during Summer 2023 season at London Gatwick Airport. Please see here.
- [S24 SAL Distribution](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s24-sal-distribution/): All S24 SAL’s have been issued. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [S24 SHLs for ACL Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s24-shls-for-acl-airports/): All S24 SHLs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [BA Sanction August 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-sanction-august-2023/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 25 August 2023 for two significantly off-slot operations during Summer 2023 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here.
- [UK Airspace Disruption](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/uk-airspace-disruption/): ACL will provide alleviation for all slot cancellations on 28th and 29th August due to the UK Airspace disruption.
- [EZY Sanction August 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ezy-sanction-august-2023/): ACL issued EasyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 23 August 2023 for operating without a slot during Summer 2023 at London Luton Airport. Please see here.
- [TOM Sanction August 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/tom-sanction-august-2023/): ACL issued TUI Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 15 August 2023 for operating a slot at a time different to that cleared by the coordinator during Summer 2023 at Manchester airport. Please see here.
- [BA Sanction July 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-sanction-july-2023/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 13 July 2023 for one no-slot operation during Summer 2023 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here.
- [M.6447 IAG/bmi – Launch of the IATA Summer 2024 Slot Release Procedure](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/m-6447-iag-bmi-launch-of-the-iata-summer-2024-slot-release-procedure/): Case M.6447 IAG/bmi - Slot Release Procedure for Summer 2024 In March 2012, the European Commission (EC) granted regulatory clearance to the acquisition by International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) of British Midland Limited (bmi), subject to the Commitments entered into by IAG to release London Heathrow (LHR) slot pairs on selected short-haul and long-haul city
- [ACL Guidance on the Treatment of Cancellations due to Bad Weather](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-guidance-on-the-treatment-of-cancellations-due-to-bad-weather/): ACL has issued guidance on the treatment of cancellations due to bad weather. It can be read here.
- [Atlantic Joint Business Agreement – Slot Release Procedure IATA Summer 2024 Season](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/atlantic-joint-business-agreement-slot-release-procedure-iata-summer-2024-season/): Please see link to Atlantic Joint Business Agreement – Slot Release Procedure IATA Summer 2024 Season
- [W23 SAL Distribution](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w23-sal-distribution/): All W23 SAL’s have been issued. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [Cayman Islands Airport Authority renews contract with World’s leading airport coordinator](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/cayman-islands-airport-authority-renews-contract-with-worlds-leading-airport-coordinator/): Airport Coordination Limited enters three-year contract providing schedules facilitation services at Owen Roberts International Airport after competitive tender process. ACL is delighted to announce that it will continue providing schedules facilitation services at Owen Roberts International Airport, Cayman Islands. The new, three-year contract will run from May 2023, continuing ACL’s role to seek best use
- [Stepping into Summer: ACL’s Summer 23 Outlook](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/stepping-into-summer-acls-summer-23-outlook/): The sun is shining, leaves are on the trees and new life is sprouting everywhere. Spring is finally here and for Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) that means the Summer season is now in swing. So what does ACL’s data show us about how airlines are gearing up for their busiest time of year? Recovery continues
- [BA CityFlyer Sanction April 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-cityflyer-sanction-april-2023/): ACL issued BA CityFlyer a Notice of Final Decision on 30 March 2023 for five operations without a slot during Winter 2022 at London City airport. Please see here
- [W23 SHLs for ACL Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w23-shls-for-acl-airports/): All W23 SHLs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [IB Sanction March 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ib-sanction-march-2023/): ACL issued Iberia a Notice of Final Decision on 10 March 2023 for three operations without a slot during Winter 2022 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here.
- [Case M.6447 IAG/bmi - Slot Release Procedure for Winter 2023/2024](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/case-m-6447-iag-bmi-slot-release-procedure-for-winter-2023-2024/): In March 2012, the European Commission (EC) granted regulatory clearance to the acquisition by International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) of British Midland Limited (bmi), subject to the Commitments entered into by IAG to release London Heathrow (LHR) slot pairs on selected short-haul and long-haul city pairs. In order to resolve the competition concerns raised by
- [Women in Leadership - Profile on Debra Bowen-Rees](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/women-in-leadership-profile-on-debra-bowen-rees/): Happy International Women’s Day! ACL are proud to support Women in Leadership and growing further diversity in our organisation. This is especially evident in our board where all our Independent Directors’ are female. This year we’re celebrating the appointment of Debra Bowen-Rees as our latest Independent Director. Debra has an inspiring career as a Woman
- [CA Sanction January 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ca-sanction-january-2023/): ACL issued Air China a Notice of Final Decision on 26 January 2023 for two significantly off-slot operation during Winter 2022 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here 26 Jan 2023 CA
- [BA Sanction January 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-sanction-january-2023/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 3 January 2023 for one significantly off-slot operation during Summer 2022 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here.
- [EZY Sanction January 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ezy-sanction-january-2023/): ACL sent a Notice of Final Decision to EasyJet on 30th January 2023 for one operation without a slot during Winter 2022 at London Gatwick airport. Please see here.
- [Department for Transport lays new SI providing alleviation for Summer 2023](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/department-for-transport-lays-new-si-providing-alleviation-for-summer-2023/): The Department for Transport has laid a new Statutory Instrument (SI) in Parliament to provide alleviation for the Summer 2023 season. The full text is available here. This SI provides a utilisation rate of 80% with a pre-season hand-back option for up to 5% of slots held. This new SI retains and widens the justified non-use
- [Debra Bowen Rees appointed as Non-Executive Director](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/debra-bowen-rees-appointed-as-non-executive-director/): Airport Coordination Limited, the world’s leading airport coordinator is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Bowen Rees as Non-Executive Director, joining the business from the 1st January 2023. Debra brings with her 35 years of aviation experience in both military and commercial roles including as CEO of Cardiff International Airport. Debra also holds non-executive
- [The Real Facts Behind Summer 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/the-real-facts-behind-summer-2022/): ACL go back to the raw data to reveal what really happened to UK flight recovery in the Summer 2022 season. Following two years of the Covid pandemic impacting the ability to travel, there was hope that Summer 2022 (S22) would see recovery. Regulators moved utilisation targets closer to the standard 80/20, passengers were signalling
- [ACL Airports' World Cup Flight Statistics](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-airports-world-cup-flight-statistics/): Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) coordinate 72 airports worldwide, including 26 UK and Republic of Ireland airports and 35 airports in the Middle East. With all eyes on Qatar for the FIFA World Cup, the region has looked to their Middle-eastern partners to support getting the 1.2 million fans from across the world into the country.
- [EJU Sanction November 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/eju-sanction-november-2022/): ACL issued Easyjet Europe a Notice of Final Decision on 14 November 2022 for one operation without a slot during Summer 2022 at London Gatwick airport. Please see here.
- [EJU Sanction September 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/eju-sanction-september-2022/): ACL issued Easyjet Europe a Notice of Final Decision on 27 September 2022 for one operation without a slot during Summer 2022 at London Gatwick airport. Please see here.
- [S23 SHLs for ACL Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s23-sals-for-acl-airports/): All S23 SHLs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [ACL World Mental Health Day 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-world-mental-health-day-2022/): Today Airport Coordination Limited would like to recognise World Mental Health Day, recognising the need to make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority. For ACL we’ve taken great strides to move this topic up our agenda, with the support of our Employee Assistance Programme we’ve introduced dedicated workshops for all staff on
- [BA Sanction September 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-sanction-september-2022/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 20 September 2022 for two operations without a slot during Summer 2022 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here.
- [EasyJet Sanction August 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-august-2022/): ACL issued EasyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 22 August 2022 for two operations without a slot during Summer 2022 at London Gatwick airport. Please see here.
- [IAG/bmi: Summer 2023 Remedy Slot Application Process](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/iag-bmi-summer-2023-remedy-slot-application-process/): Case M.6447 IAG/bmi - Slot Release Procedure for Summer 2023 In March 2012, the European Commission (EC) granted regulatory clearance to the acquisition by International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) of British Midland Limited (bmi), subject to the Commitments entered into by IAG to release London Heathrow (LHR) slot pairs on selected short-haul and long-haul city
- [We're Hiring](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/were-hiring/): On the look out for a new role? We're hiring! Airport Coordination Limited is seeking a Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs to join the company’s leadership team, acting as chief legal advisor and representative, and leading our engagement with government and regulatory bodies. Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs *Part time *Flexible working *Competitive
- [Department for Transport lays new SI providing alleviation for Winter 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/department-for-transport-lays-new-si-providing-alleviation-for-winter-2022/): The Department for Transport has laid a new Statutory Instrument (SI) in Parliament to provide alleviation for the Winter 2022 season. The full text is available here. This SI provides a utilisation rate of 70% with a pre-season hand-back option for up to 10% of slots held. This new SI retains and widens the justified
- [ACL updates its guidance on use of Local Rule 4 at London Heathrow](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-updates-its-guidance-on-use-of-local-rule-4-at-london-heathrow/): ACL today updated its guidance on the use of local rule 4 at London Heathrow to confirm the basis on which alleviation will be provided for cancellations made in order to comply with the capacity reductions mandated under NOTAMs issued during the Summer 2022 season.
- [Riga Airport Extends the Contract with Airport Coordination Ltd for Flight Data Processing](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/riga-airport-extends-the-contract-with-airport-coordination-ltd-for-flight-data-processing/): Riga Airport and Airport Coordination Ltd. have extended the contract for the collection and processing of flight data for three years. "While implementing the Airport development projects provided for in the medium-term strategy "Runway 2027", including planning to start the construction of the new Airport terminal in the next few years, cooperation with ACL in
- [BA Sanction June 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-sanction-june-2022/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 20 June 2022 for one operation without a slot during Summer 2022 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here.
- [Manchester Airport Temporary Movement Limit](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/slot-alleviation-measures-at-manchester-airport/): Please see the below note from Manchester Airport regarding a temporary movement limit for S22. Following the DfT’s decision on 21st June to implement slot alleviation measures for the remainder of the Summer 2022 season, we (Manchester Airport) have been giving urgent consideration to the need for additional measures to control the reallocation of slots
- [S22 additional alleviation UK Statutory Instrument June 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s22-additional-alleviation-uk-statutory-instrument-june-2022/): Today (21 June), the UK Government laid a Statutory Instrument (SI) granting additional alleviation from normal slots rules for the remainder of the Summer 2022 season. This is in addition to the Covid alleviation granted on 22 March 2022 and aims to help carriers improve resilience in the system for the summer peak (in light
- [W22 SAL distribution](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w22-sal-distribution/): UPDATE 16th June: All W22 SAL’s have now been issued, including Heathrow which was sent on 16 June 2022. All W22 SAL’s with the exception of London Heathrow have been issued. Due to a legal challenge involving slots at London Heathrow, we have had to delay the issuance of all SALs at London Heathrow
- [MATARAT Holding signs with Airport Coordination Limited](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/matarat-holding-signs-with-airport-coordination-limited/): 6th June 2022 ACL International has signed an agreement with MATARAT Holding to carry out slot coordination, slot facilitation and data collection services at 26 airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Airport Coordination Limited International (ACLi) is delighted to announce that it will be providing slot coordination, slot facilitation and data collection services at
- [Press Release: Russia Sanctions](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/press-release-russia-sanctions/): UK Government has today announced that it has designated Aeroflot, Rossiya and Ural airlines under the UK’s Russia Sanctions Regime. This means that ACL cannot allocate slots to any of those carriers for the upcoming IATA Winter 2022 season nor can we grant alleviation for cancellations made by those carriers in the current Summer 2022
- [GACA Circular on Airports Approved for Hajj and Umrah Travel](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/gaca-circular-on-airports-approved-for-hajj-and-umrah-travel/): GACA have issued a circular on the airports approved for Hajj and Umrah travel. You can view the circular here.
- [Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Airports- Guidance to Carriers during the transition to ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/guidance-to-carriers-during-the-transition-to-acl/): Please click below for guidance to carriers during the transition of Saudi Arabian Airports to ACL. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Airports - Guidance to Carriers during the transition to ACL
- [Dublin Airport renews with Airport Coordination Limited](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/dublin-airport-renews-contract-with-airport-coordination-limited/): ACL enter third decade providing coordination services at Dublin Airport after competitive tender process. Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) is delighted to announce that it will continue providing coordination services at Dublin Airport, Ireland. In a competitive process run by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, ACL was selected as Dublin Airport’s independent airport slot coordinator, marking
- [ACL International signs an agreement with MATARAT Holding to carry out coordination services at Saudi Arabian airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-international-signs-an-agreement-with-matarat-holding-to-carry-out-coordination-services-at-saudi-arabian-airports/): ACL International (ACLi) has signed an agreement with MATARAT Holding to carry out slot coordination, slot facilitation and data collection services at 26 airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As part of the transition from the current provider, ACLi will be publishing information on its website to support airport users. We look forward to
- [W22 SHLs Distributed](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w22-shls-distributed/): All W22 SHLs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [A Shaky Summer](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/a-shaky-summer/): Airport Capacity Analyst, Christakis Christodoulou, explores how the current Summer 2022 season compares with Summer 2019’s pre-pandemic schedule and what this says about schedule volatility and aviation’s hopes of recovery. In January this year the UK government announced an amendment to the UK slot rules. The change marked a divergence from the widespread alleviation which
- [24 Years with ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/24-years-with-acl/): Airport Coordination Limited’s longest serving female Manager, Ingrid Hainy, reflects on nearly a quarter of a century working at ACL. In 3 days, on the 11th March 2022, I will have completed 24 years with Airport Coordination Limited (ACL). I guess when you first join a company you don’t know how long the company will
- [Our First week at ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/our-first-week-at-acl/): Airport Coordination Limited’s two new recruits, Elaine Harvey and Kiran Hameed, joined ACL’s coordination team on the 24th January 2022. After their first week, Elaine and Kiran sat down to interview each other about their time at ACL. Here they give us some insight on what it’s like starting at ACL, what they have learnt,
- [S22 Alleviation Update](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s22-alleviation-update/): ACL welcomes the announcement by the Department for Transport on alleviation for S22 and the publication of its draft statutory instrument (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348231403). In light of this, ACL has updated its guidance which can be found below: ACL Guidance - Treatment of Cancellations following COVID 19 Alleviation V28.0 Guidance on conditional offers for slots wo prior
- [Ethiopian Airlines Sanction January 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ethiopian-airlines-sanction-january-2022/): ACL issued Ethiopian Airlines a Notice of Final Decision on 6 January 2022 for one operation without a slot during Winter 2021 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here.
- [8 things to look out for in 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/8-things-to-look-out-for-from-acl-in-2022/): Yes, 2022 is likely to be as equally unpredictable as the years before. Often, it feels, we take two steps forward, one step back and a considerable few steps sideways! While we remain in the middle of a global pandemic however, its undeniable the world is in a better place than it was 12 months
- [Signs of Summer](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/signs-of-summer/): Airport Capacity Analyst, Christakis Christodoulou, looks at ACL's initial coordination data for Summer 2022 and what this can tell us about the season ahead. It goes without saying that Covid-19’s impact on the aviation sector has been significant. UK coordinated airports saw an average reduction of 70% in operated flights compared with pre-pandemic levels. Now,
- [S22 SALs for ACL Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s22-sals-for-acl-airports/): All S22 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [UK Alleviation for W21 in force](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/uks-alleviation-for-w21-in-force/): The UK’s statutory instrument, which amends the UK Slot Regulation to provide alleviation from the use-it-or-lose it rule for W21, is now in force. Under this, which applies to UK airports, carriers can get full alleviation on series returned prior to 7 September 2021. They then have to operate 50% of all slots retained for
- [British Airways Sanction October 2021](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/british-airways-sanction-october-2021/): ACL issued BA a Notice of Final Decision on 12 October 2021 for one operation without a slot during Summer 2021 at London Heathrow airport. Please see sanction details.
- [Hifly Sanction September 2021](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/hifly-sanction-september-2021/): ACL issued Hifly a Notice of Final Decision on 30 September 2021 for three operations during Summer 2021 in breach of capacity constraints in place at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 limiting the number of passengers arriving from red listed countries. Please see sanction details.
- [EU Alleviation for W21 in force](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/eu-alleviation-for-w21-in-force/): The EU’s delegated act, which amends the EU Slot Regulation to provide alleviation from the use-it-or-lose it rule for W21, is now in force. Under this amendment, which applies to EU airports, the ability to get full alleviation for slots returned prior to season start no longer applies. Instead, a usage ratio of 50% will
- [Cayman Islands Airport Authority signs with Airport Coordination Limited](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/cayman-islands-airport-authority-signs-with-airport-coordination-limited/): ACL commences facilitation services for Cayman Islands Airport Authority at Owen Roberts International Airport Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) is delighted to announce that it will be providing schedule facilitation services at Owen Roberts International Airport, Cayman Islands. Owen Roberts International Airport instigated a move towards slot allocation and has now become designated as an IATA
- [30 Years of ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/30-years-of-acl/): This year marks 30 years since ACL began as the World’s first independent slot coordinator. As today marks the start of our next business year, we wanted to share some of our companies highlights, memories past and present, and the expert services ACL offers. We’ve loved every second spent with our customers. We’re proud of
- [Cargojet Inc. Sanction July 2021](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/cargojet-inc-sanction-july-2021/): ACL issued Cargojet a Notice of Final Decision on 26 July 2021 for one significantly off-slot operation at London Heathrow Airport during Summer 2021. Please see sanction details.
- [British Airways Sanction July 2021](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/british-airways-sanction-july-2021/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 26 July 2021 for one operation without a slot at London Heathrow Airport during Summer 2021. Please see sanction details.
- [HMG publishes draft alleviation for W21](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/hmg-publishes-draft-alleviation-for-w21/): ACL welcomes publication of the draft statutory instrument (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukdsi/2021/9780348226133) providing alleviation for the winter 2021 season for UK coordinated airports. The draft statutory instrument was laid before Parliament yesterday, with the expectation that it will be in force before the start of the W21 season. This new alleviation gives much needed clarity; goes some way
- [Flying to the Finals](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/flying-to-the-finals/): The logistics of coordinating a major footballing championship. By Rory Graham, Airport Slot Coordinator At Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) we are well practiced coordinating a special event, having coordinated flights to the Commonwealth Games, Olympics, and previous footballing championships amongst others. The past 18-months, however, we have been left waiting; as large-scale events have been
- [Airport Coordination Limited ‘Wellness Walk’ to Benefit Aviation Action](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/airport-coordination-limited-wellness-walk-to-benefit-aviation-action/): Aviation Action, a charity created to support the aviation industry, have been chosen as the designated fundraising beneficiary of Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) for 2021. ACL, the world’s leading airport slot coordinator, coordinate 46 airports worldwide and are the designated coordinator for UK airports. This year they celebrate thirty years in aviation and will be
- [ACL Responds to the UK Government's Consultation on Alleviation for W21](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-responds-to-the-uk-governments-consultation-on-alleviation-for-w21/): ACL has submitted its response to the UK Government’s consultation on alleviation for the Winter 2021 IATA season. ACL broadly supports the proposals made by Government (which follow the latest WASB proposal) but with a higher usage ratio and more carefully defined force majeure provisions for Government imposed Covid restrictions on travel. Any decision to
- [Letter from Dubai CEO re Dubai Southern Runway Rehabilitation](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/letter-from-dubai-ceo-re-dubai-southern-runway-rehabilitation/): Please find attached a letter from Dubai Airports CEO - Mr. Paul Griffiths, on the planned closure of the Southern Runway at Dubai International Airport. Dubai Airports CEO Letter_DXB Southern Runway Resurface 21022018
- [Local Rule -- Dubai Southern Runway Closure](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/southern-runway-closure-local-rule/): Please below for the capacity reduction policy in relation to the Dubai Southern Runway Rehabilitation. Annex_Southern Runway Closure Local Rule 21022018
- [Dubai SRR - Guidance to Carriers](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/dubai-srr-guidance-to-carriers/): Dubai Southern Runway Closure Guidance to Carriers for Summer 2019 (S19) Coordination Process Further to the announcement that Southern runway will close to allow rehabilitation work to be completed, the following paper will provide some further guidance for the Coordination process. Schedule Historic List Message (SHL) ACL will base the SHL for S19 on the
- [Dubai SRR SHL Summary](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/dubai-srr-shl-summary/): The presentation given can be found here.
- [Dubai SRR SAL Summary](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/dubai-srr-sal-summary/): The SAL Summary can be found here.
- [DXB SRR Local Rule, Slot Withdrawal Numbers and Disruption Management Policy](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/dxb-srr-local-rule-and-slot-withdrawal-numbers/): For the DXB S19 SRR local rule please see here. For the for the Slot Withdrawal Numbers, please click here. Please also note Dubai Airport's SRR Disruption & Management Policy, which can be found here.
- [W21 SALs for ACL Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w21-sals-for-acl-airports/): All W21 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [Atlantic Joint Business Agreement – Slot Release Procedure IATA Summer Season 2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/atlantic-joint-business-agreement-slot-release-procedure-iata-summer-season-2022/): On 17 September 2020, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) issued interim measures directions under section 35(2) of the Competition Act 1998 to American Airlines Group Inc, British Airways plc, Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA and International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (the “Parties”). The CMA has directed the Parties to make available at London
- [The day aviation’s been waiting for: A first-look at Summer flying as the ban on international leisure travel is eased](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/the-day-aviations-been-waiting-for-a-first-look-at-summer-flying-as-the-ban-on-international-leisure-travel-is-eased/): After 19 weeks without international leisure travel, today marks the day international holidays can finally resume. Following the government announcement of a UK traffic light travel system, we look at how airlines have responded by adapting their summer plans. Ongoing travel restrictions have left the UK’s aviation market substantially reduced, with the first 6 weeks
- [8 Essential Details you Need to Know About ACL’s Airport Schedule Data:](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/8-essential-details-you-need-to-know-about-acls-airport-schedule-data/): ACL’s primary role as the UK’s coordinator is to help airports and airport users by fairly allocating slots to airlines and optimising airport capacity. As ACL are responsible for allocating slots, we are the first to know the airport’s schedule and any of its changes. This means, for all ACL’s 46 airports, ACL have the
- [Leading in lockdown – a look at Lesley Cowley’s first year at Airport Coordination Limited](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/leading-in-lockdown-a-look-at-lesley-cowleys-first-year-at-airport-coordination-limited/): Lesley Cowley began her role as ACL’s new Chairperson in March 2020, bringing with her a wealth of experience as a non-executive director and as Chair of the DVLA, National Archives and Companies House. Lesley became Chair Designate in January 2020, unaware of the events and challenges which lay ahead and that her
- [British Airways Sanction March 2021](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/british-airways-sanction-march-2021/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 18 March 2021 for three operations without a slot at London Heathrow Airport during Winter 2020. Please see sanction details.
- [Summer Waiver Announcement](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/summer-waiver-announcement/): The UK’s Secretary of State for Transport has announced that the UK will extend the waiver from the 80:20 slot usage rule to the Summer 2021 season, subject to certain conditions. ACL has updated its guidance to carriers which you can read here
- [Further Summer 2021 Waiver Announcement](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/further-summer-2021-waiver-announcement/): Following the further announcement on 26th February of the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport that legislation has been introduced (to come into force from 26 March 2021) to extend the waiver from the 80:20 slot usage rule to the Summer 2021 season but now without conditions, ACL has updated its guidance to carriers which
- [ACL announce new CEO](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-announce-new-ceo/): Airport Coordination Limited would like to inform you that, following a thorough search and rigorous selection process, the Board of Airport Coordination Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Garwood as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Neil was formerly Managing Director of Southampton Airport, where he had been for ten years, having
- [Winter worries and the question of Summer survival](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/winter-worries-and-the-question-of-summer-survival/): Analyst Chris Butler looks at the continued decline in the winter schedule and the challenges and uncertainty facing Summer 2021 The latest wave of coronavirus restrictions has hit hard this Winter, dealing another blow to the aviation industry. UK schedules have become more volatile than ever, with airlines forced to change and cancel planned operations
- [8 of our Highlights from 2020](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/8-of-our-highlights-from-2020/): 2020 wasn’t quite the year we all wanted, but at Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) we’ve chosen to start 2021 by focusing on the positives. We’ve rounded up some of our best bits from last year. Welcome to ACL’s highlights! Our Industry Although 2020 will be remembered as one of the biggest crises in recent aviation
- [British Airways Sanction December 2020](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/british-airways-sanction-december-2020/): ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 3 December 2020 operations without a slot at London Heathrow Airport during Winter 2020. Please see sanction details.
- [A Coordinator's Guide to Outlasting a Pandemic](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/a-coordinators-guide-to-outlasting-a-pandemic/): Head of Coordination, Richard Cann, explains the background to slot coordination changes because of Covid-19. I should have guessed back in March that 2020 was not going to be a normal year. My planned holiday around Asia quickly became a beach holiday in Mexico and souvenirs were replaced with bottles of hand sanitiser and toilet
- [Northern Summer 2021 (NS21) WASB Slot Waiver Announcement](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/northern-summer-2021-ns21-wasb-slot-waiver-announcement/): The Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB) issued its recommendation for airport slot alleviation measures covering the Northern Summer 2021 scheduling season. The following provides some initial guidance to give clarity on its application at airports coordinated by ACL to avoid unintended consequences should airlines apply the WASB recommendation immediately. VALIDITY The WASB announcement is a
- [A sneak peek at Christmas flying in the UK: ACL’s traffic forecast](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/a-sneak-peek-at-christmas-flying-in-the-uk-acls-traffic-forecast/): The festive season is a traditionally busy period for the aviation industry, with over 5 million estimated UK passengers travelling to visit friends and relatives or simply get away for a winter break last year. ACL’s UK airports saw 6,900 air transport movements (ATMs) on 20th December 2019, a 26% increase versus the average day
- [S21 SALs for ACL Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s21-sals-for-acl-airports/): All s21 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [Air China Sanction October 2020](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/air-china-sanction-october-2020/): ACL issued Air China a Notice of Final Decision on 27 October 2020 for off slot operations at London Heathrow Airport during Summer 2020. Please see Sanction Details.
- [Quarantine Measures Cap Summer Growth](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/quarantine-measures-cap-summer-growth/): ACL’s data analyst, Chris Butler, assesses the impact quarantine measures have had on summer holiday flying. The impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry has been significant and widespread, with air transport movements (ATMs) in April falling by 94% versus last year across ACL’s UK airports. Recovery in the UK aviation sector has been slow
- [Winter Waiver Announcement](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/winter-waiver-announcement/): ACL is encouraged to see the statement issued today by Commissioner Adina Valean on the EU Commission's intention to extend the use-it or lose-it slot waiver for the whole of the Winter 2020 season (https://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/news/2020-09-14-common-rules-allocation-slots-community-airports_en). To allow airlines and airports to advance their planning, and for airlines to make available any excess airport capacity for
- [Revealed: How airline activity shows shoots of recovery](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/revealed-how-airline-activity-shows-shoots-of-recovery/): ACL’s airport analyst, Chris Butler, revisits the numbers, revealing what the latest flight volume numbers say and what this means for the remaining summer season. Over the past weeks we have seen initial signs of optimism for flying in Summer 2020. Changing government policies, as well as signs of increasing consumer demand, have enabled greater
- [Unlocking the Power of Airport Slot Data](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/unlocking-the-power-of-airport-slot-data/): How ACL are utilising Power BI to revolutionise slot data for our airport customers. By Shahbaz Bhatti – Airport Slot Coordinator Data Analytics has come a long way over the last decade and the aviation industry has been quick to benefit from the wealth of information available. Whilst it is good to have access to
- [Northern Winter 2020 – HBD Guidance for Airlines](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/northern-winter-2020-hbd-guidance-for-airlines/): As Covid-19 continues to impact the aviation sector, there remains a great deal of uncertainty surrounding waivers from the utilisation target. This may lead to unintended consequences if returning slots without first considering if a waiver is in place. The following provides details of the current situation at ACL airports as at 26 August 2020.
- [Edmond Rose to step down as ACL CEO](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/edmond-rose-to-step-down-as-acl-ceo/): ACL announces that Edmond Rose has decided to leave to pursue other opportunities. Edmond will remain in the CEO role while ACL’s Board appoints a replacement and will continue to lead the company for the coming months. ACL’s chair, Lesley Cowley, commented: “I’m sorry that Edmond has taken the decision to move on from ACL.
- [Important Coronavirus update- ACL’s full service continues](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/important-coronavirus-update-acls-full-service-continues/): During the current Covid-19 outbreak, ACL is pleased to maintain its full service to customers, continuing to support the aviation industry through the current crisis. In March, we’ve handled more than double the usual number of schedule messages, as well as providing many bespoke reports for airports, support for airport planning and extra reports for
- [Understanding Airport Slot Cancellations in a Global Pandemic – What the Numbers Say](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/understanding-airport-slot-cancellations-in-a-global-pandemic-what-the-numbers-say/): As reports of decreasing flights become more and more familiar, ACL’s Data Analyst, Chris Butler, looks at how cancellation activity can help us understand how allocated slots have declined, as well as what to expect as the summer season progresses. Following the granting of widespread alleviation from the use-it-or-lose-it rule for Summer 2020 there have
- [W20 SALs for ACL airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w20-sals-for-acl-airports/): All W20 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [How to coordinate an airport from your daughter’s bedroom](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/how-to-coordinate-an-airport-from-your-daughters-bedroom/): Our experienced coordination manager, Pete Robinson, recalls his working from home journey and how he has coordinated some of the worlds busiest airports from his daughters bedroom. Shortly before the UK went into official lockdown, I spent a day in mid-March touring London’s airports. Aviation was just beginning to slow down, and I was conscious
- [Starting at ACL during Covid-19](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/starting-at-acl-during-covid-19/): ACL’s newest recruit, Wade Chan, discusses what it’s like starting a new job during a nation-wide lock-down. On March 18th I received joining instructions from Marion, reconfirming my new role as a Coordinator at Airport Coordination Limited (ACL). To the amusement of my then colleagues, my start date was April 1st, April Fool’s Day;
- [‘ACL – A Retrospective’, by former Chairman, Jeff Halliwell](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-a-retrospective-by-former-chairman-jeff-halliwell/): Former Chairman, Jeff Halliwell, looks back on his time as Chair of ACL’s Board. When the unfortunate departure of Monarch Airlines pulled Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) into the newspaper headlines in Autumn 2017, I was on a remote boat trip with my wife and largely uncontactable. To the puzzlement of some of my fellow
- [What does coordination activity look like after widespread alleviation?](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/what-does-coordination-activity-look-like-after-widespread-alleviation/): As our industry navigates one of the biggest challenges to aviation, we look at the more localised impact of Covid-19 and how Airport Coordination Limited (ACL)’s coordinator’s workloads have changed in the weeks following widespread alleviation. by Chris Butler- Airport Capacity Analyst The upheaval caused by Covid-19 and the associated granting of alleviation from the
- [Ethiopian Airlines Sanction March 2020](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ethiopian-airlines-sanction-march-2020/): ACL issued Ethiopian Airlines a Notice of Final Decision on 25 March 2020 in relation to its failure to respond to a request for information on the misuse of slots at London Heathrow airport during Summer 2019. Please see sanction details.
- [ACL TO GRANT ALLEVIATION FROM USE-IT-OR-LOSE-IT RULE, SUMMER 2020](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-to-grant-alleviation-from-use-it-or-lose-it-rule-summer-2020/): ACL acknowledges that the European institutions have decided to extend the temporary waiver from non-use of slots proposed by the European Commission so that it covers the full Summer 2020 season. ACL will grant alleviation from non-use of slots to airlines at the 11 airports it coordinates across the European Union and the United Kingdom
- [London City announces temporary suspension of flights.](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/london-city-announces-temporary-suspension-of-flights/): London City Airport temporarily suspends commercial and private flights . London City Airport have provided ACL with the following statement; Following the Government’s latest instructions in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have made the decision to temporarily suspend all commercial and private flights from the airport. This will begin in the evening on Wednesday 25
- [Revised Misuse of Slots Enforcement Code published following ACL’s Fifth Consultation](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/revised-misuse-of-slots-enforcement-code-published-following-acls-fifth-consultation/): ACL today published its updated Misuse of Slots Enforcement Code, following assessment of responses received during the fifth consultation on the Code. The deadline for responses to the fifth consultation was 18th September 2017. A total of thirteen responses were received. The airlines were generally opposed to many of the changes proposed, whereas the airport
- [Dubai International Airport: Southern Runway Rehabilitation (SRR)](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/dubai-international-airport-southern-runway-rehabilitation-srr/): Background Dubai International Airport has two close-parallel runways. The northern runway was rehabilitated in 2014 and the southern runway was approaching the end of its design life. The Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports announced to the world on 21 February 2018 that the Southern Runway (12R-30L) at Dubai International Airport (DXB) would be closed
- [ACL Signs Contract to Support Oman Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-signs-contract-to-support-oman-airports/): Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) is delighted to announce that it has signed a contract with Oman Airports to provide schedule facilitation at Muscat International Airport and data collection at Duqm, Marmul, Qarn Alam, Salalah and Suhar airports. ACL won the contract through a competitive tender and begins its work on 25 February 2020. Edmond Rose,
- [ACL, NATS and the IRG: Preparing for a challenging summer](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-nats-and-the-irg-preparing-for-a-challenging-summer/): As UK and European Airspace become more congested and airports look to squeeze maximum opportunity from their runway, we look at how NATS and ACL are working together through the Industry Resilience Group to better plan for the summer. Aircraft cannot simply fly in straight lines between two points. The skies above our heads are
- [EasyJet Sanction February 2020](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-february-2020/): ACL issued easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 20 February 2020 in relation to operations without a slot at Gatwick airport during Winter 2019. Please see Sanction details.
- [Dispelling the Myths of Airport Slot Allocation](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/dispelling-the-myths-of-airport-slot-allocation/): The prospect of an additional runway at London Heathrow has increased the interest in slot allocation within airlines, airports and Government. The Government Green Paper on Aviation included the slot allocation process as an area for consideration. The interest in additional slots at London Heathrow and how they will be allocated, has raised questions of
- [Winter Schedules: A Frosty Outlook](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/winter-schedules-a-frosty-outlook/): As the industry approaches the start of a new decade, Airport Coordination Limited looks at the winter 2019/20 season and what is looking like a cautious season for airlines. Whereas previous winter aviation seasons have seen year-on-year growth, this year’s current picture is one of stagnation for UK aviation, with fewer movements and fewer seats
- [LOT Polish Sanction November 2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/lot-polish-sanction-november-2019/): ACL gave LOT Polish a Notice of Final Decision on 20 November 2019 in relation to off slot operations at Heathrow airport during Summer 2019. Please see Sanction Details.
- [A Cautious Winter for UK Aviation](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/a-cautious-winter-for-uk-aviation/): As the aviation industry enters the Winter season, it’s a good moment to look at what is happening to airline slot holdings in the UK. ACL allocated slots for this Winter in early June. At the initial slot allocation date, there was a positive growth picture for Winter 2019. Across the 18 UK airports coordinated
- [Riga International Airport signs with Airport Coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/riga-international-airport-signs-with-airport-coordination/): Riga International Airport signs with Airport Coordination Ltd. to manage its schedule data collection. Riga International Airport, Latvia, has contracted with Airport Coordination Ltd, for data collection services following a competitive tender. The contract commences on September 2019 and it is planned that Airport Coordination Ltd will commence data collection for flights from the
- [ACL Appoints Lesley Cowley as Chair of the Board](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-appoints-lesley-cowley-as-chair-of-the-board/): The Board of the world’s leading airport coordinator, Airport Coordination Limited, is pleased to announce that Lesley Cowley OBE is to become its new Chair succeeding Jeff Halliwell, whose term of office comes to an end in March 2020. Lesley brings to ACL her wide experience as a non-executive director including chairing the boards of the
- [Heathrow](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/heathrow/): Issue London Heathrow has a desire to ensure every last ATM is utilised however only wishes to add more flights if it does not impact on performance at the airport. Resilience is driving many operational changes to ensure that delays and passenger experience is not compromised. One method of improving resilience is the spreading of
- [Luton](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/luton/): Background London Luton experienced continual growth over a number of seasons, culminating in a significant breach of the declared terminal departure limit on particular days throughout the Winter 2011/12 season. Under the Level 2 process, ACL requested carriers to make voluntary moves to smooth the peaks across the affected period. This process could not be
- [Gatwick](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/gatwick/): Case Study – London Gatwick Capacity Utilisation The airport operator of London Gatwick the world’s busiest single runway had an initiative to drive utilisation of its infrastructure with an aim of increasing runway movements to 55 per hour at peak hours and overall daily movements. Gatwick has traditionally been a leisure dominated airport with seasonality
- [Olympics](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/olympics/): Background ACL commenced preparation for the London 2012 Olympics in 2009. The initial phase included working with Atkins on behalf of the DfT to build a traffic forecast for the event for all traffic types (scheduled, charter and GA/BA) and to evaluate whether the forecast traffic could be accommodated within the existing South East England
- [London Area Set For Continued Growth as ACL Maximises the Use of Available Capacity](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/london-area-set-for-continued-growth-as-airport-coordination-ltd-maximises-the-use-of-available-capacity/): London’s Airports Set for Continued Growth in Summer 2019 As one of the most constrained areas in Europe, the London airports are always a challenge for airlines to gain access or increase operations. With five airports in the London area designated as IATA Level Three – Coordinated – (slot demand significantly exceeds capacity), including Europe’s
- [Government Publishes its Green Paper on the Future of Aviation](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/government-publishes-its-green-paper-on-the-future-of-aviation/): The Government today published its Green Paper on the future of aviation. ACL is encouraged that Government is consulting about a range of possible reform options for the slots allocation system to meet the challenges of today and the future. As the world leading airport coordinator for UK airports, ACL is open to new thinking
- [ACL Response to UK Government Green Paper](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-response-to-uk-government-green-paper/): ACL has put together a response to the UK Government's Green Paper on Aviation Strategy. Please click here to view our response.
- [Statement Regarding Thomas Cook Airlines](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/statement-regarding-thomas-cook-airlines/): THOMAS COOK AIRLINES Thomas Cook Airlines’ operating licence remains valid and therefore it continues to hold slots at airports coordinated by ACL. ACL is working to ensure that slots are available for repatriation flights organised by the CAA. Please direct all media enquiries to: Alison Chambers, Emerald Media Tel: +44 (0) 1420 560094 Mobile: +44
- [S17 SHLs sent](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s17-shls-sent/): All S17 SHLs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [EasyJet Sanction October 2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-october-2019/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 22 October 2019. Please see Sanction Details.
- [NetJets Europe Sanction October 2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/netjets-europe-sanction-october-2019/): ACL gave NetJets Europe a Notice of Final Decision on 21 October 2019. Please see Sanction Details.
- [S20 SAL's distributed](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w19-sals-distributed/): All S20 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [Ukraine International Airlines Sanction October 2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ukraine-international-airlines-sanction-october-2019/): ACL gave Ukraine International Airlines a Notice of Final Decision on 1 October 2019. Please see Sanction Details.
- [S20 SHLs distributed](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s19-sals-distributed/): All S20 SHLs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [Air India Sanction April 2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/air-india-sanction-april-2019/): ACL gave Air India Notice of Final Decision on 24 April 2019. Please see Sanction Details.
- [Tunisair Sanction April 2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/tunisair-sanction-april-2019/): ACL gave Tunisair a Notice of Final Decision on 9 April 2019. Please see Sanction Details.
- [British Airways Sanction March 2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/british-airways-sanction-march-2019/): ACL gave British Airways Notice of Final Decision on 20 March 2019. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction October 2018](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-october-2018/): ACL gave easyJet Notice of Final Decision on 2 January 2019. Please see Sanction Details
- [Flybe Sanction December 2018](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/flybe-sanction-december-2018/): ACL gave Flybe Notice of Final Decision on 3 December 2018. Please see Sanction Details
- [ACL Commence Data Collection Services for Norwich Airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/acl-commence-data-collection-services-for-norwich-airport/): ACL are pleased to announce that Norwich Airport (NWI) have contracted ACL to undertake Data Collection services with immediate effect. NWI is part of Regional and City airports (Rigby Group) of which BOH and EXT are also existing customers of ACL. NWI airport handles approximately 21,000 ATM’s and 536,000 passengers per year. NWI is Level 1
- [Airport Coordination Ltd bolsters its independence with the appointment of new Non-Executive Directors](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/1495/): Airport Coordination Ltd bolsters its independence with the appointment of new Non-Executive Directors Ailsa Beaton and Valerie Gordon-Walker bring diverse management expertise to leading slot coordinator The world‘s leading airport slot coordinator, Airport Coordination Ltd (ACL), is pleased to welcome two further independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board, effective immediately. Ailsa Beaton and Valerie Gordon-Walker
- [Edmond Rose appointed as CEO of Airport Coordination Ltd](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/1424/): Edmond Rose appointed as CEO of Airport Coordination Ltd The Airport Coordination Ltd (ACL) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Edmond Rose as the company’s newly appointed CEO, effective immediately. Edmond, a former Board member of ACL, brings 20 years’ aviation industry experience to the role, including expertise in airline regulatory affairs
- [Vilnius Airport signs with Airport Coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/vilnius-airport-signs-with-airport-coordination/): Vilnius Airport signs with Airport Coordination UK to manage its slots Contract commences for flights from March 2019 as passenger numbers grow to 4.5 million p.a Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, has contracted with Airport Coordination Ltd, UK for schedules facilitation following a competitive tender. The contract commences for flights from the end of March, 2019,
- [easyJet Sanction September 2017](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-september-2017-2/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 01 September 2017. Please see Sanction Details
- [Ukraine International Sanction October 2017](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ukraine-international-sanction-october-2017/): ACL gave Ukraine International a Notice of Final Decision on 18 October 2017. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction September 2017](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-september-2017/): ACL gave Air India a Notice of Final Decision on 01 September 2017. Please see Sanction Details
- [Ryanair Sanction February 2018](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ryanair-sanction-february-2018/): ACL gave Ryanair a Notice of Final Decision on 06 February 2018. Please see Sanction Details
- [Norwegian Air International Sanction March 2018](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/norwegian-air-international-sanction-march-2018/): ACL gave Norwegian Air International Notice of Final Decision on 05 March 2018. Please see Sanction Details
- [Medview Sanction October 2017](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/medview-sanction-october-2017/): ACL gave Medview Airlines a Notice of Final Decision on 11 October 2017. Please see Sanction Details
- [BA CityFlyer Sanction August 2017](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ba-cityflyer-sanction-august-2017/): ACL gave BA CityFluer a Notice of Final Decision on 23 January 2017. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction January 2018](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-january-2018/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 10 January 2018. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction May 2017](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-may-2017/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 18 May 2017. Please see Sanction Details
- [W18 SALs distributed](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w18-sals-distributed/): All W18 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [M. 7541- IAG / Aer Lingus New Slot Release Procedure – Winter 2018](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/m-7541-iag-aer-lingus-new-slot-release-procedure-winter-2018/): On 14 July 2015, the European commission (the ‘Commission’) approved the acquisition of control of Aer Lingus by IAG – this clearance was conditional on commitments offered by IAG to address competition concerns raised by the Commission (the ‘Commitments’). As part of the Commitments, IAG undertook to make five slot pairs available at London Gatwick
- [Chris Bosworth to step down from ACL](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/chris-bosworth-to-step-down-from-acl/): Announcement Airport Coordination Ltd (ACL) today announces that its Managing Director, Chris Bosworth, has decided to step down from the business, and will leave in mid-April. Chris has been instrumental in developing the company into the pre-eminent slot allocation and schedules facilitation business. Over the last eight years the business has developed a reputation which
- [Case M.6447 IAG/bmi - Slot Release Procedure Winter 2018/2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/case-m-6447-iag-bmi-slot-release-procedure-winter-2018-2019/): In March 2012, the European Commission (EC) granted regulatory clearance to the acquisition by International Airline Group (IAG) of British Midland Limited (bmi), subject to Commitments entered into by IAG to release London Heathrow (LHR) slot pairs on selected short-haul and long-haul city pairs. In order to resolve the competition concerns raised by the EC,
- [BA/AA/IB Trans-Atlantic Joint Venture – Slot Release Procedure Winter 2018 / 2019](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/baaaib-trans-atlantic-joint-venture-slot-release-procedure-winter-20182019/): BA/AA/IB Trans-Atlantic Joint Venture – Slot Release Procedure Winter 2018/2019 As a result of the July 2010 European Commission (EC) commitment decision under Article 9 of Regulation 1/2003 and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) decision granting anti-trust immunity to the Trans-Atlantic joint venture between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia, the parties offered to
- [S18 SALs Sent](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s18-sals-sent/): All S18 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [Fifth consultation on the Misuse of Slots Enforcement Code](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/fifth-consultation-on-the-misuse-of-slots-enforcement-code/): ACL published its fifth consultation on the Misuse of Slots Enforcement Code. The consultation period is open until Monday 18th September 2017 and details of how to input your views into the consultation are contained in paragraph 5 of the consultation document, which can be downloaded on the following link. Fifth consultation on the Misuse
- [S18 slot release process](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s18-slot-release-process/): Please click on links below for details BA/AA/IB Trans-Atlantic Joint Venture – Slot Release Procedure Summer 2018 Case COMP/M.6447 IAG/ bmi Monitoring Trustee
- [W17 SALs Sent](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w17-sals-sent/): All W17 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [W17 SHLs Sent](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w17-shls-sent/): All W17 SHLs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [British Airways Sanction November 16](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/british-airways-sanction-march-2017/): ACL gave British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 27 March 2017. Please see Sanction Details
- [NOTAM - Champions League Final 2017 affecting BRS and CWL](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/notam-champions-league-final-2017-affecting-brs-and-cwl/): UEFA Champions League Final - Cardiff 3rd June 2017 Cardiff (CWL) and Bristol (BRS) Airports are designated as level 3 coordinated for the period 01-05 June 2017. Prior permission (PPR) required to operate for both airports. All requests must be made to ACL (Airports Coordination Limited) in turnaround format with linked arrival and departure flights.
- [Air India Sanction January 2017](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/air-india-sanction-january-2017/): ACL gave Air India a Notice of Final Decision on 23 January 2017. Please see Sanction Details
- [Titan Airway’s Sanction June 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/titan-airways-sanction-june-2016/): ACL gave Titan Airway’s a Notice of Final Decision on 27 June 2016 . Please see Sanction Details
- [Wizz Air Sanction December 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/wizz-air-sanction-december-2015/): ACL gave Wizz Air a Notice of Final Decision on 14 December 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [Norwegian Sanction April 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/norwegian-sanction-april-2015/): ACL gave Norwegian a Notice of Final Decision on 1 April 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction March 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-march-2015-3/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 30 March 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction March 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-march-2013/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 30 March 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction March 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-march-2015-2/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 30 March 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction March 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-march-2015/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 13 March 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [Air X Charter Limited Sanction June 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/air-x-charter-limited-sanction-june-2016/): ACL gave Air X Charter Limited a Notice of Final Decision on 29 June 2016. Please see Sanction Details
- [flybe Sanction July 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/flybe-sanction-july-2016/): ACL gave flybe a Notice of Final Decision on 4 July 2016. Please see Sanction Details
- [Norwegian Air Shuttle Sanction July 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/norwegian-air-shuttle-sanction-july-2016/): ACL gave Norwegian Air Shuttle a Notice of Final Decision on 5 July 2016. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction May 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-may-2015-3/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 19 May 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction May 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-may-2015-2/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 22 May 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [easyJet Sanction August 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-august-2016/): ACL gave easyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 17 August 2016. Please see Sanction Details
- [Bulgaria Air Sanction March 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/bulgaria-air-sanction-march-2016-2/): ACL gave Bulgaria Air a Notice of Final Decision on 23 March 2016. Please see Sanction Details
- [GlobeAir AG Sanction June 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/globeair-ag-sanction-june-2016/): ACL gave GlobeAir AG a Notice of Final Decision on 13 June 2016. Please see Sanction Details
- [Vueling Sanction July 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/vueling-sanction-july-2016/): ACL gave Vueling a Notice of Final Decision on 20 July 2016. Please see Sanction Details
- [Silk Way Airlines May 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/silk-way-airlines-may-2015/): ACL gave Silk Way Airlines a Notice of Final Decision on 19 August 2015. Please see Sanction Details.
- [Air India Sanction April 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/air-india-sanction-april-2016/): ACL gave Air India a Notice of Final Decision on 05 April 2016. Please see Sanction Details.
- [EasyJet Sanction May 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-may-2015/): ACL gave EasyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 22 May 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [British Airways Sanction January 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/british-airways-sanction-january-2016/): ACL gave British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 14 January 2016. Please see Sanction Details.
- [EasyJet Sanction October 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/easyjet-sanction-october-2015/): ACL gave EasyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 05 October 2015. Please see Sanction Details.
- [Bulgaria Air Sanction March 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/bulgaria-air-sanction-march-2016/): ACL gave Bulgaria Air a Notice of Final Decision on 23 March 2016. Please see Sanction Details.
- [Ryanair Sanction April 2016](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/ryanair-sanction-april-2016/): ACL gave Ryanair a Notice of Final Decision on 16 April 2016. Please see Sanction Details.
- [Small Planet Airlines Sanction September 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/small-planet-airlines-sanction-september-2015/): ACL gave Small Planet Airlines a Notice of Final Decision on 23 September 2015. Please see Sanction Details.
- [CityJet Sanction May 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/cityjet-sanction-may-2015/): ACL gave CityJet a Notice of Final Decision on 19 May 2015. Please see Sanction Details.
- [TUIfly Germany Sanction December 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/tuifly-germany-sanction-december-2015/): ACL gave Thomson Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 19 December 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [TOM Sanction August 2015](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/tom-sanction-august-2015/): ACL gave Thomson Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 17 August 2015. Please see Sanction Details
- [S17 SALs sent](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s17-sals-sent/): All S17 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.
- [Champions League Final June 2017 - BRS and CWL Airports Affected](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/champions-league-final-june-2017-brs-and-cwl-airports-affected/): The Champions league final will be held in Cardiff on Saturday 03rd June 2017. Slot confirmations will not be confirmed until after the semi finals have taken place and final teams are known. A blocker will initially be in place for the dates around the game. Further details to follow.
- [Opening of W16-17 slot release process](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/s16-sals-sent/): Please click on the links below for full details. BA/AA/IB Trans-Atlantic Joint Venture – Slot Release Procedure Winter 2016/17 Case M.6447 IAG/bmi - Slot Release Procedure Winter 2016/17
- [Case M.6447 IAG/BMI and case 39.596 One world](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/case-m-6447-iagbmi-and-case-39-596-one-world/): S16 slot release processes across Case M.6447 IAG/BMI and Case 39.596 Oneworld is due to start week commencing 20th July . The below documents detail the process for airlines interested in slots available for the specific routes detailed in the documents. Oneworld ACL proposed text S16 final ACL proposed text S16
- [W16 SALs sent](https://www.acl-uk.org/news/w16-sals-sent/): All W16 SALs for ACL airports have now been distributed. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.

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- [facilitation](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/facilitation/)
- [customer](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/customer/)
- [summer2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/summer2022/)
- [s22](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/s22/)
- [summer22](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/summer22/)
- [demand](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/demand/)
- [2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/2022/)
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- [vacancies](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/vacancies/)
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- [team](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/team/)
- [quarter century](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/quarter-century/)
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- [woking](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/woking/)
- [career](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/career/)
- [satisfaction](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/satisfaction/)
- [job satisfaction](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/job-satisfaction/)
- [challenge](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/challenge/)
- [manager](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/manager/)
- [female](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/female/)
- [airport schedules](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/airport-schedules/)
- [summer 22](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/summer-22/)
- [pre-pandemic](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/pre-pandemic/)
- [S19](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/s19/)
- [Summer 19](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/summer-19/)
- [Level 3](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/level-3/)
- [Start of season](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/start-of-season/)
- [initial coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/initial-coordination/)
- [comparrison](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/comparrison/)
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- [MATARAT Holdings](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/matarat-holdings/)
- [MATARAT](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/matarat/)
- [Saudi](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/saudi/)
- [72](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/72/)
- [carriers](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/carriers/)
- [Dublin](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/dublin/)
- [Ireland](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/ireland/)
- [Renewal](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/renewal/)
- [third](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/third/)
- [decade](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/decade/)
- [New Business](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/new-business/)
- [Kingdom](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/kingdom/)
- [Latvia](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/latvia/)
- [2050](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/2050/)
- [Riga Airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/riga-airport/)
- [Baltic](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/baltic/)
- [Runway 2027](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/runway-2027/)
- [jobs](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/jobs/)
- [careers](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/careers/)
- [aviationcareers](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/aviationcareers/)
- [aviationjobs](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/aviationjobs/)
- [lawyer](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/lawyer/)
- [law](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/law/)
- [solicitor](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/solicitor/)
- [Remedy](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/remedy/)
- [Worldmentalhealthday2022](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/worldmentalhealthday2022/)
- [health](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/health/)
- [wellbeing](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/wellbeing/)
- [mental](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/mental/)
- [mental health](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/mental-health/)
- [commitment](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/commitment/)
- [people](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/people/)
- [employees](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/employees/)
- [World Cup](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/world-cup/)
- [Flight data](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/flight-data/)
- [UAE](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/uae/)
- [Qatar](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/qatar/)
- [DXB](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/dxb/)
- [DWC](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/dwc/)
- [AUH](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/auh/)
- [RUH](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/ruh/)
- [JED](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/jed/)
- [DMM](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/dmm/)
- [MCT](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/mct/)
- [delays](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/delays/)
- [Non-Executive Director](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/non-executive-director/)
- [Debra Bowen Rees](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/debra-bowen-rees/)
- [Cardiff International Airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/cardiff-international-airport/)
- [CEO](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/ceo/)
- [International Womens Day](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/international-womens-day/)
- [IWD](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/iwd/)
- [Women](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/women/)
- [Woman](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/woman/)
- [Leadership](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/leadership/)
- [NED](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/ned/)
- [RAF](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/raf/)
- [Cardiff](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/cardiff/)
- [Summer23](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/summer23/)
- [S23](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/s23/)
- [Spring](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/spring/)
- [ramp up](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/ramp-up/)
- [HBD](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/hbd/)
- [SAL](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/sal/)
- [America](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/america/)
- [New Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/new-airports/)
- [renew](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/renew/)
- [World Mental Health Day](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/world-mental-health-day/)
- [Mental Health Matters](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/mental-health-matters/)
- [WMHD](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/wmhd/)
- [employee engagement](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/employee-engagement/)
- [support](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/support/)
- [care](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/care/)
- [help](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/help/)
- [Samoa](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/samoa/)
- [Commonwealth](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/commonwealth/)
- [CHOGM](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/chogm/)
- [King](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/king/)
- [Meeting](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/meeting/)
- [Faleolo International Airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/faleolo-international-airport/)
- [Cornwall](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/cornwall/)
- [Newquay](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/newquay/)
- [South West](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/south-west/)
- [domestic](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/domestic/)
- [regional](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/regional/)
- [sydney](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/sydney/)
- [australia](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/australia/)
- [market](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/market/)
- [SYD](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/syd/)
- [Asia](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/asia/)
- [APAC](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/apac/)
- [pacific](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/pacific/)
- [GCI](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/gci/)
- [Guernsey](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/guernsey/)
- [Guernsey Airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/guernsey-airport/)
- [Channel Islands](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/channel-islands/)
- [Jersey Airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/jersey-airport/)
- [Jersey](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/jersey/)
- [Signs](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/signs/)
- [Chairman](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/chairman/)
- [Richard](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/richard/)
- [Deakin](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/deakin/)
- [Governance](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/governance/)
- [Chairperson](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/chairperson/)
- [Chairwoman](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/chairwoman/)
- [consultation](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/consultation/)
- [enforcement](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/enforcement/)
- [code](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/code/)
- [misuse of slots](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/misuse-of-slots/)
- [Iran](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/iran/)
- [Conflict](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/conflict/)
- [USA](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/usa/)
- [Fighting](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/fighting/)
- [war](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/war/)
- [35](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/35/)
- [Airport Slots](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/airport-slots/)
- [fuel](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/fuel/)
- [holiday](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/holiday/)
- [slot policy](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/slot-policy/)
- [use it or lose it](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/use-it-or-lose-it/)
- [80/20](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/80-20/)
- [airport coordination limited](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/airport-coordination-limited/)
- [80](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/80/)
- [80 Airports](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/80-airports/)
- [Bucharest](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/bucharest/)
- [Henri Coanda](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/henri-coanda/)
- [Romania](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/romania/)
- [ACL Asia Pacific](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/acl-asia-pacific/)
- [80:20](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/8020/)
- [grandfather rights](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/grandfather-rights/)
- [use it or loose it](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/use-it-or-loose-it/)
- [NW26](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/nw26/)
- [NW25](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/nw25/)
- [staff](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/staff/)
- [hajj](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/hajj/)
- [special event coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/special-event-coordination/)
- [slot coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/slot-coordination/)
- [airport coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/airport-coordination/)
- [slot conference](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/slot-conference/)
- [slot coordinator](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/slot-coordinator/)
- [slot management](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/slot-management/)
- [darren batty](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/darren-batty/)
- [airport schedule data collection](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/airport-schedule-data-collection/)
- [jon rowell](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/jon-rowell/)
- [AAA conference](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/aaa-conference/)
- [Level 1 airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/level-1-airport/)
- [sydney airport](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/sydney-airport/)
- [airport capacity](https://www.acl-uk.org/tag/airport-capacity/)

## News Category

- [Slot Sanctions](https://www.acl-uk.org/news_category/slot-sanctions/)
- [General](https://www.acl-uk.org/news_category/general/)
- [Jobs](https://www.acl-uk.org/news_category/jobs/)
- [Reports](https://www.acl-uk.org/news_category/reports/)
- [Data](https://www.acl-uk.org/news_category/data/)
- [Coordination](https://www.acl-uk.org/news_category/coordination/)
- [Publications](https://www.acl-uk.org/news_category/publications/): Publications

## Country

- [Canada](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/canada/)
- [Ireland](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/ireland/)
- [New Zealand](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/new-zealand/)
- [Poland](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/poland/)
- [UK](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/uk/)
- [Luxembourg](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/luxembourg/)
- [Dubai](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/dubai/)
- [Oman](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/oman/)
- [Latvia](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/latvia/)
- [Lithuania](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/lithuania/)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/saudi-arabia/)
- [UAE](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/uae/)
- [Cayman Islands](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/cayman-islands/)
- [Australia](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/australia/)
- [Channel Islands](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/channel-islands/)
- [Romania](https://www.acl-uk.org/country/romania/)