AIRLINE NETWORK STRATEGIES, CYCLE TIMES, AND PROFITABILITY: 2004-2006

摘要

This research investigates relationships between network strategy, cycle times, and carrier profitability for ten large US domestic airlines. Based on the analysis of 11.9 million flights for 2004-2006, we find that point-to-point networks and short cycle times are operational factors that airlines should exploit to improve profitability.