Stochastic programming for multiple-leg network revenue management

S.V. de Boer, R. Freling and N. Piersma

No EI 9935/A, Econometric Institute Report from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Econometric Institute

Abstract: Airline seat inventory control is a very profitable tool in the airline industry. Mathematical programming models provide booking limits or bid-prices for all itineraries and fare classes based on demand forecasts. But the actual revenue generated in the booking process fails to meet expectations. Simple deterministic models based on expected demand generate better revenue than more advanced probabilistic models. Recently suggested models put even more effort into demand forecasting. We will show that the dynamic booking process rather than the demand forecasts needs to be addressed. In particular the nesting strategies applied in booking control will counter-effect the profitability of advanced estimation of booking limits and bid-prices.

Keywords: simulation; revenue management; mathematical programming (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1999-09-07
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