Originally Posted by
eu01
I find it a bit controversial. Is it ecologically acceptable to carry out almost empty flights just because the payments were made much earlier and the cancellations would mean returning the money to all customers?
I don't think any carrier thinks like this.
However, understand there is concern about reducing flights at slot restricted airports like Heathrow, that others may come in during the interim and grab the slots. So far there has been no statement about any concession. In any event, even if there was such a concession announced there is no guarantee that someone keen for a slot (Qatar, Delta, your list may vary) would not mount a legal challenge to it, when it's all down to what some non-aviation judge gets persuaded, or that in the interim the Greta Gushers get the ear of politicians and have the reduction made permanent. Airlines have to look to the long term protection of their interests and their assets, well beyond this issue.