R (easyJet) v Civil Aviation Authority

[2021] EWHC 1586 (Admin)

Ratio Decidendi

The award of airport slots is subject to public law principles of fairness and consistency, even where the formal procurement rules may not apply.

حقائق

easyJet challenged the allocation of airport landing slots, arguing the process was unfair and inconsistent with previous practice.

فیصلے کا خلاصہ

The court considered the extent to which slot allocation was subject to judicial review. While the formal Procurement Act provisions did not apply, the process had to comply with public law requirements of fairness.

اہم اقتباسات

"A process for allocating valuable public resources must be conducted fairly and transparently."
— Thornton J

بعد کا علاج

Followed

Part of the case law on quasi-procurement decisions.