Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 23
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The Government must not reimpose the 80:20 rule until the effects of the Russian invasion...
Recommendation
The Government must not reimpose the 80:20 rule until the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the UK aviation market are apparent. That will protect against a potential increase in the number of ghost flights operated by legacy carriers seeking to protect their slots. (Paragraph 118) 50 UK aviation: reform for take-off
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government has noted this recommendation and welcomes the Committee’s report. Regulations for slots alleviation for the summer season came into force on 22 March 2022 and will expire on 29 October 2022. In addition, the Government introduced a one off ‘amnesty’ for slots to be handed back through s Statutory instrument on 21 June 2022. This is described in more detail under recommendation 19. We have consulted with the aviation industry on the need for alleviation for the Winter 2022 season (30 October – 25 March 2023) and details of any package will be confirmed before the start of the season. The powers included in the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act (ATMUA) 2021 only permits alleviation in response to a persistent reduction in demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are monitoring closely the invasion of Ukraine on the aviation sector.