. . "However, for the purposes of this paragraph (a)(5), the carrier is considered to hold the number of slots at that airport that the carrier has, since December 16, 1985:(i) Returned to the FAA;(ii) Had recalled by the FAA under ??93.227(a); or(iii) Transferred to another party other than by trade for one or more slots at the same airport.(b) The definitions specified in subpart K of this part also" . .