Cornwall Airport Newquay Partners with Airport Coordination Limited to Enhance Operations

Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) enters a three-year contract providing data collection services at Cornwall Airport Newquay

ACL is pleased to announce that it has signed a new three-year contract with Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), starting in December 2024. Under this agreement, ACL will provide data collection services, ensuring more efficient and seamless operations as Newquay continues to grow as a key regional hub.

NQY serves a mix of domestic and international routes, handling over 400,000 passengers and over 20,000 aircraft movements in 2023-24. As demand for regional and leisure travel continues to rise, the airport has become a key driver of economic growth and connectivity for Cornwall, making this partnership with ACL crucial to support its ongoing expansion and operational efficiency.

Amy Smith, Head of Commercial at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said,

“We’re excited to partner with Airport Coordination Limited as we work to expand our route network and enhance our operations. This collaboration comes at a crucial time, as demand for travel to and from Cornwall grows. ACL’s expertise in data collection and operational efficiency will support our mission to deliver a seamless experience for passengers and airlines alike, strengthening our position as a key regional gateway.”

Neil Garwood, Chief Executive Officer at ACL, said

“We are thrilled to begin our partnership with Cornwall Airport Newquay, an essential gateway connecting Cornwall and South-West England to the wider world. This three-year agreement reflects our shared commitment to optimise capacity while maintaining a personalised, high-quality experience for every passenger and airline. We are proud to support Cornwall Airport Newquay’s mission of improving connectivity and driving growth in this beautiful part of the UK.”

About ACL

Airport Coordination Limited is the world’s first independent airport slot coordinator. Based near London Heathrow Airport in Staines-upon-Thames, ACL provides world-leading coordination, schedule facilitation, and data collection services to airports around the world. With Newquay Airport joining its network, ACL now supports 76 airports worldwide, including 27 in the UK, solidifying its position as the largest independent airport slot coordinator in the world.

For more information, visit: www.acl-uk.org

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Case M.6447 IAG/bmi – Slot Release Procedure for Winter 2024/2025

In March 2012, the European Commission (EC) granted regulatory clearance to the acquisition by International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) of British Midland Limited (bmi), subject to the Commitments entered into by IAG to release London Heathrow (LHR) slot pairs on selected short-haul and long-haul city pairs.

In order to resolve the competition concerns raised by the EC, IAG was obliged to make a number of daily landing and take-off slots available at LHR.

For the IATA Winter 2024/2025 Season, a maximum of  six (6) Daily slots and five (5) weekly slots are available each day of the week (47 slot pairs in total). There will be up to 12 weekly slots available in the morning, up to four (4) daily slots available in the afternoon, and up to five (5) daily slots available in the evening time bands. These slot pairs may be used for operations on LHR-Aberdeen, LHR-Edinburgh, LHR-Nice, LHR-Cairo and LHR-Riyadh only. Subject to the maximum of 47 weekly Slots available, in accordance with clause 1.1.1 of the Commitments and Slots awarded to Prospective Entrants in previous Slot Release Procedures, a maximum of one (1) daily Slot (seven (7) weekly frequencies) is available to Applicants on the Identified City Pairs (London – Aberdeen, Cairo, Edinburgh, Nice, Riyadh). A maximum of 47 weekly Slots are available to Applicants on the Identified UK City Pairs (London-Aberdeen and / or Edinburgh).Please see the link below for further details on the process that must be followed by airlines wishing to apply for these slots.

http://www.mazars.co.uk/Home/Our-Services/Audit-assurance/Monitoring-trustee-services/IAG-BMI-CASE-NO.-M.6447

S24 SAL Distribution

All S24 SAL’s  have been issued. Please contact the coordinator if you have not received the message for a particular airport.

UK Airspace Disruption

ACL will provide alleviation for all slot cancellations on 28th and 29th August due to the UK Airspace disruption.

EZY Sanction August 2023

ACL issued EasyJet a Notice of Final Decision on 23 August 2023 for operating without a slot during Summer 2023 at London Luton Airport. Please see here.

TOM Sanction August 2023

ACL issued TUI Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 15 August 2023 for operating a slot at a time different to that cleared by the coordinator during Summer 2023 at Manchester airport. Please see here.

M.6447 IAG/bmi – Launch of the IATA Summer 2024 Slot Release Procedure

Case M.6447 IAG/bmi – Slot Release Procedure for Summer 2024

In March 2012, the European Commission (EC) granted regulatory clearance to the acquisition by International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) of British Midland Limited (bmi), subject to the Commitments entered into by IAG to release London Heathrow (LHR) slot pairs on selected short-haul and long-haul city pairs.

In order to resolve the competition concerns raised by the EC, IAG was obliged to make a number of daily landing and take-off slots available at LHR.

For the IATA Summer 2024 Season, a maximum of seven (7) daily slots are available each day of the week (49 slot pairs in total). There will be up to two (2) daily slots available in the morning, up to four (4) daily slots available in the afternoon and up to four (4) daily slots available in the evening time bands. These slot pairs may be used for operations on LHR-Aberdeen, LHR-Edinburgh, LHR-Nice, LHR-Cairo and LHR-Riyadh only.

Please see the link for further details on the process that must be followed by airlines wishing to apply for these slots.

http://www.mazars.co.uk/Home/Our-Services/Audit-assurance/Monitoring-trustee-services/IAG-BMI-CASE-NO.-M.6447

Published: August 2023

BA Sanction July 2023

ACL issued British Airways a Notice of Final Decision on 13 July 2023 for one no-slot operation during Summer 2023 at London Heathrow airport. Please see here.