News / Hard-pressed carriers call on airports to review landing charges as demand sinks

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The three major airline alliances have urged airports to “evaluate landing charges and fees” showing unprecedented unity in the face of plummeting demand.

SkyTeam, oneworld and Star Alliance have also called on governments to suspend slot usage rules for the summer season.

The European Commission said on Friday it would suspend the 80:20 slot rule until 30 June, and backdate it to 1 March. It also said it could be extended if necessary.

The US Federal Aviation Administration said last week it was ...