Press Release: Airports: Up to 28 million additional passengers could travel each year with more efficient use of European airport slots

By 2025 more than €5 billion in economic benefits could be gained by reviewing European rules on allocating slots for landing and takeoff at the European Union's busiest airports, according to a new study ordered by the European Commission. The practical effect is that up to 28 million additional passengers could be accommodated each year at Europe's airports. Currently, there are some 26,000 flights in Europe's sky every day. With passenger numbers forecast to grow by up to 4.5% annually, airport capacity is reaching saturation, causing congestion and delays.