Measuring the effect of low-cost carriers on regional airports' commercial revenue

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Lei ◽  
Andreas Papatheodorou
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Low Cost Carriers ◽  
Regional Airports

scholarly journals Effectiveness of National Airlines in Europe – the DEA Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Żółtaszek ◽  
Renata Pisarek
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Air Transport ◽  
Competitive Environment ◽  
Load Factor ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Low Cost Carriers ◽  
Dea Approach ◽  
Regional Airports

Abstract National airlines operate in a highly competitive environment. EU airlines face a challenge to compete with low cost carriers, as a result of the liberalization process in the sector. European flag airlines of non-EU member states, not benefiting from liberalization, are forced to compete internationally. This research is focused on national carriers, as they provide the majority of service to and from central and regional airports. Therefore, to establish the most efficient entities on the passenger air transport market, DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis) methodology, has been utilized. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of 29 chosen national airlines in Europe in the year 2013, using the DEA approach, to pinpoint the subset of fully-efficient market leaders, as well as potential sources of inefficiency, among less effective carriers. The analysis incorporates information on inputs (e.g. fleet, number of employees, number of countries and airports served) and outputs (revenue, annual passengers carried, load factor). The results show that more than 40% (12 of 29) researched airlines are effective and the other 34% are near-efficient. Moreover, outcomes suggest that “going big” may not increase effectiveness. It is harder to achieve full efficiency for big carriers than small ones.

scholarly journals BUSINESS RELATIONS BETWEEN THE LOW COST CARRIERS AND AIRPORTS AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE AIR TRANSPORT DEREGULATION

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-77
Author(s):  
Eleftherios Katarelos ◽  
Iason Koufodontis
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Air Transport ◽  
Additional Increase ◽  
Evolution And Development ◽  
Low Cost Carriers ◽  
Increased Sensitivity ◽  
Regional Airports ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Air Carriers

The deregulation of air transport has increased competition between air carriers, resulting in lower fares and increased volumes of passengers. Subsequently, the fare reduction has altered the market structure with the establishment of new carriers, strategic alliances and mergers, and the bankruptcy of several traditional airlines which were unable to adapt to the new environment. The emergence of low cost carriers (LCCs) is one important outcome of the deregulation. LCCs entered the market by offering a differentiated product based on bare services offered at significantly lower prices. The main target was travelers with increased sensitivity in pricing and less demand for all-around services. The rise in terms of passengers and flights dictated a better utilization of the fleet, requiring reduced turnaround times at airports. Many central airports had very little flexibility and capacity necessary to facilitate additional timeslots. As an answer to inadequate capacity combined with higher taxes and fees, most LCCs have chosen to use secondary or regional airports. This choice has altered the balance and strategic importance between airports and increased their importance for air carriers. This paper examines the evolution and development of LCCs globally, along with the consequences of their expansion to the traditional carriers, the market and the passengers. Emphasis is given to the relationship between LCCs and airports which has resulted in an additional increase in air travel. The prospects of Greece as a market for LCCs are also being discussed.

scholarly journals Research on the use of low-cost carriers and regional airports

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42
Author(s):  
Yui Miyagawa ◽  
Kayoko H. Murakami ◽  
Hiroshi Hasegawa
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Low Cost Carriers ◽  
Regional Airports

scholarly journals Rozwój przewozów pasażerskich w Międzynarodowym Porcie Lotniczym im. Jana Pawła II w Krakowie na tle innych portów regionalnych w Polsce

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Mirosław Wójtowicz
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Air Traffic ◽  
Low Cost Carriers ◽  
Passenger Flows ◽  
Regional Airports ◽  
Aviation Network

The aim of this paper is to examine the changes of the passenger air traffic at the John Paul IIInternational Airport in Kraków in comparison with other regional airports in Poland in the years1996–2005. The analysis also covers the development of aviation network from the KrakówAirport and the changes in size of passenger flows on individual routes. Special attention wasput on low-cost carriers and their impact on growth of passenger flows and the diversification ofthe offered connections.

Preference and expectation analysis of passengers in the International Airport Kraków–Balice

2019 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 127-135
Author(s):  
Anton Pashkevich ◽  
Jakub Dyrcz
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Air Transport ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Final Destination ◽  
International Airport ◽  
Low Cost Carriers ◽  
Regional Airports ◽  
Passenger Terminals ◽  
Destination Point

The number of passengers using airport services increases constantly. One of the most important factors driving the Polish air transport market is the development of low-cost carriers, which have currently a large market share, especially it concerns regional airports. Also it should be remembered that, as Poland started to be a member of the European Union, the air traffic has grown rapidly. It resulted in numerous investments in infrastructure, such as the creation of modem passenger terminals, access roads, parking lots, runways, aprons and modern systems navigation. At present, the system of civil airports in Poland consists of 15 units, which are competing with each other to get more passengers. Therefore, the purpose of the presented study was to analyze the preferences and expectations of passengers of the International Airport Kraków in relation to the airport itself as a main origin/ final destination point of travel by air transport and in relation to airlines operating at this airport. This analysis was based on factors, which determine passengers’ choice.

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