News / Schiphol slot storm not our fault, says IATA as tension with Russia builds

IATA has hit back at implications it bears responsibility for tension between Dutch and Russian aviation officials.

The comments followed Russia’s threats to ban Dutch carriers from its airspace unless Schiphol returned landing slots to AirBridgeCargo (ABC).

IATA told The Loadstar: “European airports operate under European legislation”.

Head of worldwide airport slots Lara Maughan said, however, that if the industry felt the rules needed re-evaluation, IATA would help facilitate this.

ABC lost around half its 21 landing slots at Schiphol after the airport reached full capacity ...