A model for projecting flight delays during irregular operation conditions

Khaled F. Abdelghany, Sharmila S. Shah, Sidhartha Raina and Ahmed F. Abdelghany

Journal of Air Transport Management, 2004, vol. 10, issue 6, 385-394

Abstract: On-time performance of airlines schedule is key factor in maintaining current customer satisfaction and attracting new ones. This requires management of the different operation resources (crew/aircraft) to ensure their on-time readiness for each flight in the planned schedule. However, flight schedules are often subjected to irregularity. In particular, weather accounts for nearly 75% of system delays. Due to the tight connection among airlines resources, these delays could dramatically propagate over time and space unless the proper recovery actions are taken. This paper presents a model which projects flight delays and alerts for possible future breaks during irregular operation conditions. The results of applying the model at the operation control center of a major airlines company in the US are presented.

Keywords: Airlines schedule; Shortest path algorithm; Irregular operations; Proactive recovery (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2004.06.008

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