Originally Posted by
UnderASouthernSky
Can't see it mattering too much to them if it's not affecting the meetings they get agreed in advance with airlines through the booking system.
Yes, that was my understanding too of a slot booking system for appointments between airports and airlines, although I wasn't sure if that was done in advance. I expect Route Development teams also make use of informal chats outside the more formal proceedings. It may also be a useful forum and through networking to keep an eye on what the competition are doing..