Solving airside airport congestion: Why peak runway pricing is not working

Joshua L. Schank

Journal of Air Transport Management, 2005, vol. 11, issue 6, 417-425

Abstract: The paper examines why peak runway pricing has never been effectively implemented. Some of the literature discussing the theory is examined to show the basis for the theory and the potential for flaws in practice. Three cases where airports attempted to implement peak runway pricing are analyzed. The findings indicate that there may be some institutional barriers to peak pricing theory that prevent effective implementation. Airports and others seeking to reduce congestion might consider focusing their efforts on working towards providing alternatives for passengers, rather than attempting to use peak pricing as a congestion-reduction mechanism in isolation.

Keywords: Airports; Peak pricing; Congestion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2005.05.007

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