This study investigated new methods for allocating airport slots. The currently used and proposed systems have been reviewed and their advantages and disadvantages highlighted. A survey of airlines operating from Heathrow was conducted to establish which attributes airlines operating from a congested airport want the new system to contain and to identify which systems do they consider as most efficient. In addition, two interviews were conducted with managers from BAA in order to acquire an insight into the companys opinion on the issue. The slot ownership dilemma was addressed since slot...
This study investigated new methods for allocating airport slots. The currently used and proposed systems have been reviewed and their advantages and...