Global airlines’ grouping IATA has pitched for a single and independent coordinator for allocation of slots at airports across India, as domestic carriers grapple with slot constraints.
With the government planning to revamp the existing slot allocation mechanism, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has emphasised the need for transparency in the process and ensure that slot availability is declared through NAC (Notice on Airport Capacity) charts for all airports.
The civil aviation ministry has sought views from various stakeholders, including airlines and airports, regarding the slot allocation process. In aviation parlance, slot refers to permission given to use airport infrastructure to arrive or depart on a specific date and time.
