Qantas Denies Slot Hoarding Claims as Government Pushes for Change

Qantas officials have backed proposed laws to combat airport slot hoarding, noting they will enhance transparency for customers. Appearing before a Senate Enquiry, the airline denied any wrongdoing in relation to allegations of slot misuse at Sydney Airport. Qantas Domestic CEO Markus Svensson defended the airline’s slot management practices. “We do not apply for slots without having intention to operate them … we categorically deny that we slot hoard and try any games,” he told the inquiry. Svensson said that despite best efforts, flight cancellations are sometimes inevitable due to the unpredictable nature of the industry. However, when asked to give data on how many allocated Sydney slots were regularly affected by cancellation, he said he did not have the numbers....