Competitive Tender for Sydney Airport Slot Managers Open Following Rex, Bonza Collapse

The Sydney Airport is gearing up for a major shake-up that will facilitate the entry of new airlines to secure slots for take-offs and landings. This move forms part of the Albanese government’s slot system reforms announced in February. The government has opened a competitive tender, requiring prospective slot managers to demonstrate how they will deliver the reforms, as recommended by the Harris Review and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The prospective managers will also need to demonstrate how they will handle and mitigate conflicts of interest transparently. Several market players and experts have already raised concerns about slot management at the Sydney Airport, with some airlines being accused of slot hoarding....