MEDIA RELEASE: oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance support Worldwide Airport Slot Board recommendations to aid industry recovery

oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance support calls for governments to implement recommendations for slot relief measures for Northern Summer 2021 issued by the Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB), comprising Airports Council International (ACI World), IATA, and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG). As the pandemic continues to impact air travel, the three global alliances believe WASB’s proposals deliver a balanced, global approach to preserve international connectivity, maintain consumer choice and aid future industry recovery. The alliances support WASB’s three core recommendations that take into account the differing impact on airlines and varying airport business models. oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance urge governments to enact these recommendations by the end of 2020. Release includes specifics. “Travel restrictions around the world continue to create uncertainty that dampens air travel demand, undermining the hard work done to assure customers of hygiene and health safety when they travel, and negatively affecting airline scheduling and fleet utilization plans”, emphasized Jeffrey Goh, CEO of Star Alliance. “Governments and authorities must continue to provide layers of support to ensure the sustained recovery of a global air travel industry that makes critical social and economic contributions. The recommendations of the Group to provide relief on the usage of slots are important measures to this end.”<br/>