Airports: Freight
Commons · Question 26804 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Rebecca Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to slots at coordinated UK airports for operators of dedicated air freight and cargo services; and whether she plans to take steps to improve access to slo
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 7 Sep 2026
The government recognises the crucial role air freight plays in transporting goods to and from the UK, which benefits consumers and businesses and facilitates growth in large parts of the economy beyond aviation.An independent slot coordinator is responsi...