Low-Cost Carriers route network development

Marina Efthymiou and Panayotis Christidis

Annals of Tourism Research, 2023, vol. 101, issue C

Abstract: Low-Cost Carriers achieve economies of scale by deploying large, single-model fleets across an expanding set of regional bases. The addition of new bases and routes is bound by profitability and operational aspects, both posing limitations to the travel demand that can be served. We explored the evolution of Ryanair's network and discussed the factors that influence the airline's choices. We used highly detailed information on the evolution of the fleet and routes and calculated suitable indicators for the quantification of the trends. Based on these observations, we explored the implications for travel and tourism. The analysis was supported by interviews with industry experts. The main conclusion is that there is bi-directional causality between airline network evolution and travel demand.

Keywords: Route development; Ryanair; Airline network; Aviation and tourism; Low-Cost Carriers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2023.103608

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