Connectivity levels and the competitive position of Spanish airports and Iberia’s network rationalization strategy, 2001–2007

Pere Suau-Sanchez and Guillaume Burghouwt

Journal of Air Transport Management, 2012, vol. 18, issue 1, 47-53

Abstract: This paper examines the connectivity of the Spanish airport system between 2001 and 2007. Over the period, network carriers considerably strengthened the connectivity between Spanish airports and major European hubs. Although OneWorld is still the dominant alliance in Spain, SkyTeam and Star achieved a larger connectivity share through the growth of indirect services provided through their northern European hubs. In addition, the network rationalization strategy of Iberia and its decision to concentrate operations at Madrid-Barajas had important implications for the connectivity of other Spanish airports. Low-cost carriers have boosted direct connectivity from secondary Spanish airports.

Keywords: Airport connectivity; Madrid-Barajas airport; Barcelona airport (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2011.08.004

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