The determinants of full-service carriers airfares in European hub-to-hub markets

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  • Shengrun Zhang Gent University
  • Ben Derudder Gent University
  • Frank Witlox Gent University

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https://doi.org/10.18757/ejtir.2014.14.4.3047

Abstract

This paper explores the factors influencing the pricing behaviour of full-service carriers in European hub-to-hub markets. Drawing on a 2009 dataset containing route and airfare information, we establish an econometric model to estimate the impact of route structure, alliances, and market concentration on the pricing of European full-service carriers in these markets. The results suggest that alliances on routes connecting two primary hubs, airport concentration, market share inequality and competition from low-cost carriers influence average airfares of full-service carriers in the European hub-to-hub markets.

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2014-09-01

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Zhang, S., Derudder, B., & Witlox, F. (2014). The determinants of full-service carriers airfares in European hub-to-hub markets. European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.18757/ejtir.2014.14.4.3047

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