Measuring the influence of congestion on efficiency in worldwide airports

Rc Marques (rui.c.marques@outlook.pt) and Pedro Simões

Journal of Air Transport Management, 2010, vol. 16, issue 6, 334-336

Abstract: This short communication evaluates the influence of congestion on the technical efficiency of airports using three different approaches. To accomplish this aim a sample of 141 worldwide airports is used. The results show considerable signs of congestion inefficiency in some airports, highlighting the importance of studying this phenomenon.

Keywords: Airports; Congestion; Efficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2010.03.002

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