The CMA responded to the Airport slot allocation system reform consultation, led by the Department for Transport (DfT). This consultation was run under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government, and following the election period the CMA is publishing in line with usual practice.



The CMA’s response endorses the proposed changes in the consultation, aimed at improving the current system. The response also explains why the CMA recommends going further and makes the case for market-based mechanisms to allocate airport slots, by drawing upon the CMA’s previous advice and consultation responses in this sector.


  

For queries relating to the CMA’s response, please contact the CMA advocacy team by email at advocacy@cma.gov.uk

CMA Supports Reforming Airport Slot Allocation System

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to a consultation on reforming the airport slot allocation system, initiated by the Department for Transport (DfT) under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government.

                      The CMA's response supports the proposed changes to enhance the current system and suggests further improvements by advocating for market-based mechanisms to allocate airport slots. This recommendation is based on the CMA's previous advice and consultation responses within the aviation sector.

                      For further information or inquiries regarding the CMA's response, individuals can reach out to the CMA advocacy team via email at advocacy@cma.gov.uk.



CMA Supports Reforming Airport Slot Allocation System

The CMA endorses proposed changes to improve the airport slot allocation system and advocates for market-based mechanisms in response to a consultation led by the Department for Transport.