Airport–airline interaction: the impact of low-cost carriers on two European airports

Graham Francis, Alessandro Fidato and Ian Humphreys

Journal of Air Transport Management, 2003, vol. 9, issue 4, 267-273

Abstract: This paper uses case studies to look at the impact of low-cost airlines on two European airports. Low-cost airlines continue to exert an influence in air transport markets and small airports face pressures to compete for their business. The low-cost model motivates airlines to negotiate contracts that significantly reduce aeronautical revenues, leaving airports to compensate by seeking commercial revenues from the increase in passengers. This has consequences for the airports, their passengers and the relationship between the airport and its existing operators. It is found that it is important for airport management to see both passengers and airlines as customers and to understand the resultant revenue streams, before negotiating preferential contracts with low-cost carriers.

Keywords: Airport–airline interaction; Low-cost airlines; Airport charges (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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DOI: 10.1016/S0969-6997(03)00004-8

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