Key facts
- A High Court judge rejected Gatwick Airport's request for an emergency freeze on runway slot rules.
- Gatwick Airport argued the relaxed rules would harm its finances.
- The new rules are intended to address potential jet fuel supply disruptions.
- The judge's decision allows the relaxed rules to proceed.
- Gatwick sought to block the relaxed runway slot usage rules.
A High Court judge has denied Gatwick Airport's application for an emergency injunction to block the implementation of new, relaxed runway slot usage rules. Gatwick had sought to freeze these rules, which are intended to address potential disruptions in the jet fuel supply. The airport's primary concern was that the relaxed rules would adversely affect its financial performance. The court's refusal means the new regulations can now be put into effect as planned. This decision comes after Gatwick's argument that the changes posed a significant financial risk to the airport's operations. The specific details of how the relaxed rules would impact Gatwick's finances were central to the airport's legal challenge. The judge's ruling signifies a setback for Gatwick's efforts to prevent the implementation of these new slot usage regulations.