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ACI World Airport Slot Policy White Paper 2026

Rethinking airport access in a capacity-constrained world

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Airport slots are a matter of public policy. At capacity-constrained airports, decisions about slot access shape routes, competition, connectivity and passenger choice. This white paper examines how airport slot policy can evolve to remain fit for purpose in a more competitive, capacity-constrained aviation system.

Inside:

The historical foundations of today’s slot framework
How current slot rules shape behaviour
Roles and interests in scarce capacity allocation
Proposed reforms for modernisation

Modernisation does not require replacing the administrative slot system; it requires strengthening it. This paper sets out nine proposed reforms addressing governance, transparency, use of capacity and slot mobility — a practical framework for policy discussion among States, regulators and industry stakeholders.

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