Airport Slot Trade May Open Up In Europe

The move would boost British Airways and American Airlines, which see this as the best way for other US carriers to gain access to London's Heathrow airport.

Airlines in the US have objected to the proposed alliance between BA and American on the grounds that the two would dominate transatlantic traffic from Heathrow.

The Commission is expected to recommend changes to EU slot regulations by the end of the year. EU officials say the Commission is working towards