### Question
What is the definition of slot?


### Answer
The definition of **slot** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 41714*:

> a reservation for an instrument flight rule takeoff or landing by an air carrier of an aircraft in air transportation

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 41714*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart ii-economic regulation > CHAPTER 417-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS > SUBCHAPTER I-REQUIREMENTS**

