This doesn't sound like building a level playing field -more like our Tony's usual grovelling obedience to whatever George dubya tells him.
The US aviation industry is highly protected. I don't necessarily have a problem with that fact -but lets not pretend that a level playing field exists. These slots are is our only real bargaining chip. How does handing them over help get a fair deal?
This is bad news for UK airlines and consumers.
p.s. what's a spetic?