Integrated Door-to-Door Transport Services for Air Passengers: From Intermodality to Multimodality

Danica Babić, Milica Kalić, Milan Janić, Slavica Dožić and Katarina Kukić
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Danica Babić: Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, 11042 Belgrade, Serbia
Milica Kalić: Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, 11042 Belgrade, Serbia
Milan Janić: Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, 11042 Belgrade, Serbia
Slavica Dožić: Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, 11042 Belgrade, Serbia
Katarina Kukić: Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, 11042 Belgrade, Serbia

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 11, 1-20

Abstract: Intermodal and multimodal door-to-door journeys refer to the usage of various transport modes (air, rail, bus, road or maritime) by the traveler to complete a single journey. The main difference between these two approaches is that multimodal transport is executed under a single transport contract (a single ticket) between the passenger, on the one hand, and transport operators, on the other hand. The benefits of this type of service are reflected in the potential to save time and money. Such systems would make the transport sector greener and more sustainable, promote growth and reduce carbon emissions. The purpose of this paper is to define the concept of an air passenger multimodal transport system, identify factors and challenges that determine such a system’s development within Europe and to provide recommendations and directions for future research. The research carried out so far has indicated that market segmentation and transport system characteristics, as well as economic, social and political factors, have direct impacts on system development. This paper provides the basis for introducing single ticket, timetable synchronization and data sharing services, as well as the need to update the related regulations in order to move towards air passenger multimodality in both research and practice.

Keywords: multimodal air passenger transport; seamless journey; European transport market; door-to-door travel; data sharing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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