Originally Posted by
EI-EIDW
On the topic of slots in Netherlands this winter. They have requested 6726 slots for winter season at EIN but have only being given 4024 slots. Thats a big differance and is it lightly to casue problems. They got what they wanted for the summer.
I think you'll find that everyone over-declares in EIN, i.e. asks for more than they really need just in case they get lucky. Ryanair had 4046 slots last winter, they have 4024 this winter - that's 11 fewer turnrounds in the whole season, so I think they will be ok in practice.