Britain's Airport Coordination beats Qantas-Virgin JV to manage slots in Sydney

Reuters
2025.02.18 05:50
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Britain's Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) has won a government-led tender to manage takeoff and landing slots at Sydney Airport, replacing the Qantas-Virgin Australia joint venture. This change comes amid scrutiny over slot hoarding by the two airlines. ACL, which manages slots at over 76 airports globally, will implement a more competitive and transparent framework. The contract lasts three years, and the decision has sparked mixed reactions in the Australian aviation industry.