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Acknowledged
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 Summary
The government has noted the recommendation regarding the 80:20 rule and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the regulations for slots alleviation and the monitoring of the invasion's impact, but not making a commitment to avoid reimposition of the rule.
Government Response
Acknowledged
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.
Source
Committee
Transport Committee
Report
Fifth Report - UK aviation: reform for take-off
25 Apr 2022
HC 683
Addressee Bodies
Department for Transport
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.1 yrs
Report published
25 Apr 2022