IATA lashes out at 'out of touch' EC slot decision – it 'shows contempt'

IATA DG Willie Walsh

IATA DG Willie Walsh is cross. It’s not often such a scathing press release is sent out; in this case, complaining about the European Commission’s plan to make airlines use 50% of their slots through the winter season. And Mr Walsh does not hold back.

“Once again the commission has shown they are out of touch with reality. The airline industry is still facing the worst crisis in its history. The commission had an open goal to use the slots regulation ...