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 to take place, after which the Government will finalise the detail and lay a Statutory Instrument before Parliament.
ACL will prepare guidance in readiness for publication once the regulation is amended. Until that point, airlines are advised not to return slots that they intend to seek alleviation for under this announcement and to wait for the amended regulation and accompanying ACL guidance.
