Airport Slot Management and Coordination

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About the course

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

IATA Airport Slot Management and Coordination aviation training course

When airline demand exceeds the capacity of an airport, coordination is introduced to manage planned operations. Coordination involves the allocation of limited airport capacity to aircraft operators through ‘slot coordination’ to ensure viable operations. Effective slot coordination will maximize the efficient use of airport infrastructure. This course will help you learn how to apply for or allocate airport slots by applying the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG) and Standard Schedules Information Manual (SSIM). These are the global standard principles and procedures of airport slot management and the technical standard for communicating between airlines and slot coordinators.

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Course Code: ALC014VEEN01

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
  • The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Next class

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Portugal, Lisbon (SC-IATA)
15 - 17 November, 2025
Register before Oct 25, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 25 Oct to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Please note our Payment options and find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
Class no: 1008011
English
USD 1,560
USD 2,035
Regular*
USD 2,275
Wait List
Class full

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Spain, Madrid (IATA)
12 - 14 January, 2026
Register before Oct 12, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 22 Dec to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 3008825
English
USD 1,328
USD 1,708
Regular*
USD 1,900

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Spain, Madrid (IATA)
16 - 18 February, 2026
Register before Nov 16, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 26 Jan to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 3021674
English
USD 1,328
USD 1,708
Regular*
USD 1,900

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi (IATA)
30 March - 1 April, 2026
Register before Sep 30, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 09 Mar to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 3008956
English
USD 1,245
USD 1,601
Regular*
USD 1,781

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
27 - 29 April, 2026
Register before Oct 27, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 06 Apr to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 3021805
English
USD 1,245
USD 1,601
Regular*
USD 1,781

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
27 - 29 April, 2026
Register before Oct 27, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 06 Apr to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 3008692
English
USD 1,245
USD 1,601
Regular*
USD 1,781

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
17 - 19 August, 2026
Register before Feb 17, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 27 Jul to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 3008561
English
USD 1,245
USD 1,601
Regular*
USD 1,781

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
24 - 26 August, 2026
Register before Feb 24, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 03 Aug to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 3021543
English
USD 1,245
USD 1,601
Regular*
USD 1,781

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

China, Beijing (IATA)
12 - 14 October, 2026
Register before Apr 12, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 21 Sep to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 3008430
English
USD 1,245
USD 1,601
Regular*
USD 1,781

Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
2 - 4 November, 2026
Register before May 02, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 12 Oct to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Please note our Payment options and find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
Class no: 3001121
English
USD 1,245
USD 1,601
Regular*
USD 1,781

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Manage airport capacity to the requirements and procedures for either facilitated (level 2) airports or coordinated (level 3) airports
  • Apply the standard procedures for communication between airlines and slot coordinators in compliance with SSIM Chapter 6
  • Maximize your slot portfolio management capabilities in accordance with your schedule and network
  • Manage historic slot precedence and waitlists
  • Analyze capacity constraints and historic slot eligibility

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG)
    • Principles of slot allocation
    • Policy, demand, and capacity
    • Process of airport coordination
  • Airport levels and their procedures
  • Slot historic listings, priority and waitlisting
  • Justified non-utilization of slots
  • Capacity constraints and the slot process
  • Complaints and rights of appeal
  • IATA's Standard Schedules Information Manual (SSIM) Chapter 6
  • Slot monitoring and coordination procedures
  • Slot Historic List (SHL), SAL, Submission etc

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary e-book copy of the latest edition of Chapter 6 from IATA’s Standard Schedules Information Manual (SSIM) a vital industry resource valued at USD 350, for 30 days from the course start date. This essential reference will support you throughout the course and in your daily professional activities.

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Airline slot managers, scheduling and network analysts, operational managers
  • Airport slot coordinators
  • Industry experts using SSIM format for scheduling of support services

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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