Government to reintroduce 80:20 airport slot rule this summer (2024)

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What is the 80 20 rule for airport slots? ›

Currently, an airline can keep a takeoff slot indefinitely as long as it operates the slot at least 80 per cent of the time, a rule whose architect – Rex deputy chairman John Sharp, who implemented it when he was in government – now calls it “too generous”.

There is no doubt that aviation is recovering well from the slowdowns of 2020 to 2022. Commercial schedules are still reduced in some places, but the latest estimates are that passenger volumes will recover in most regions by the end of 2023.

The slots are allocated solely by independent coordinators and airlines must use 80 per cent of their allocated slots, or risk losing them in the years following. This is known as the "use it or lose it" rule.

The Government is modernising the process that allocates aircraft slots to airlines at Sydney Airport to make the system more competitive and efficient. This will benefit new entrant airlines wanting to set up new services, crack down on slot misuse and create a more level playing field in slot allocation processes.

Liquids, gels and aerosols packed in carry-on must follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule: 3.4 ounces or less per container. 1 quart size, clear, plastic, zip top bag (all liquids must fit in bag) 1 bag per passenger.

Anecdotally, however, the airport slots have the worst odds in town for players, Roeben said. “Slots on the Strip are considered pretty tight,” Roeben said, which is gaming lingo for not as likely to pay out compared with “loose” ones off the Strip or in the suburbs.

But today, many in the aviation industry believe that small, self-flying planes could be carrying passengers by the end of this decade. Then, barring no major safety incidents, it could take as little as another decade before larger passenger jets operate without a pilot on the flight deck.

Compared to 2019, there aren't enough pilots to fly the planes, enough air-traffic controllers to direct said planes, and mechanics to fix the planes when things go wrong — but there are just as many people who want to fly.

We should also expect many new aircraft models to enter service by 2050, notably electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft. The sad truth is that we will see the retirement of the jumbos (A380 and B747), making way for the smaller models. The much-awaited 737 MAX 10 and A321XLR will be introduced sooner.

Use the five-spin slot strategy to play up to five spins at various slot machines. It's time to move on to the next machine if you receive non-0 wins. With the five-spin slot strategy, you are simply trying to get a taste of several machines rather than trying to win multiple times on one particular machine.

Does stopping slot machine help win? ›

Pressing the stop button does not change the outcome. But it stops the spin and reveals the outcome in a shorter time frame. Many gamblers see the stop button as an attractive feature. Some studies have reported that it contributes to the illusion of control.

Modern gaming machines use computer technology to operate their functions. Slot machine outcomes are determined unsing a Random Number Generator (RNG) which is a mathematically-based program that selects groups of numbers to determine which symbols are selected to produce a winning or losing outcome.

“ATIA will continue to call for action on the 80-20 rule, which is outdated and needs to go. Under the rule, airlines can keep a specific timeslot as long as they don't cancel more than 20 per cent of flights in that slot over the year.”

The laws regulating the use of gaming machines in Australia are a matter for state governments, and as such they vary between states. Gaming machines are found in casinos (approximately one in each major city) as well as pubs and clubs in some states (usually sports, social, or RSL clubs).

It's official: Sydney has been named the 18th smartest city in the world. Sydney, it turns out we're not dim. According to the 2023 Smart City Index, Sydney has ranked 18th out of 141 cities in the 'smart' stakes. Being a 'smart' city isn't about our natural born intelligence (although, obviously we have that too).

Slots are allocated in accordance with guidelines set down by the Worldwide Airport Slot Board with 7 members each from International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airport Council International (ACI) and the Worldwide Airport Coordinator Group (WWACG).

So, how much cash can you fly with? You can fly with any amount of cash. No law prohibits you from bringing any amount of money on a flight. Likewise, the TSA has no rules that limit how much money you can bring through security.

You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

Rule 85: Schedules, Delays, and Cancellation of Flights. Rule 87: Denied Boarding Compensation. Rule 90: Refunds. Rule 95: Amenities/Services for Delayed Passengers. Rule 97: Acceptance of Baggage.