Understanding Airline and Passenger Choice in Multi-Airport Regions

Abstract

This report provides insight into the business models airlines use to establish service in regions with multiple airports and how passengers select an airport within a multi-airport region. Chapter 1 provides a background and summary of the research objectives and approach. Chapter 2 highlights key features of multi-airport regions, including market size, catchment area, geography, air service, and other factors. A summary of relevant literature is provided in Chapter 3. Chapter 4 describes the factors passengers consider when selecting an airport in a multi-airport region, while Chapter 5 provides insight into the process airlines use to evaluate the most profitable way of serving a multi-airport region. Five regional case studies are presented in Chapter 6 to provide real-world examples of the interplay of the various factors described in the previous chapters. The case studies include two classic examples of multi-airport regions (the Los Angeles Basin and the San Francisco Bay Area) and three diverse examples (Western Carolina, the Northern Gulf Coast, and Central Wisconsin). The findings and conclusion of the research are provided in Chapter 7. A glossary and annotated bibliography are included as appendices. The report’s findings will help airports and their stakeholders focus limited resources on strategies that can provide sustainable levels of service within the context of their multi-airport environment.

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