Airline Deregulation and Airline Economics
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References Gillen, D. “Airline Business Models and Networks” Review of Network Economics, 2006.
Outline History of Regulation and Deregulation in Airlines The evolution of Hub and Spoke Networks Computer Reservation Systems, Frequent Flyer Plans The emergence of the Low Cost Carrier as the “21st century business model” Predatory pricing in Airlines
The LCC Advantage Average Stage Length Flight Cost per Seat Mile Southwest 472 4.0 United 639 8.1 Delta 546 7.1
Sources of Cost Advantage Labour costs Sales and Reservations (internet) Maintenance costs