IATA is challenging punctuality rules that will affect slot allocation processes in Brazil and China.
IATA will be seeking to further engage with Brazil"™s ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) after a number of airlines were told they had lost slots at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, due to not meeting punctuality targets.
The Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG) already incorporate various means to address poor performance
IATA is also seeking clarity with the Civil Aviation Administration of China regarding the implementation of punctuality rules, set to come into force in July.
IATA has maintained punctuality should not be directly aligned to slot allocation…