Abstract
This is a broad and far-reaching study on the relationship between tourism and air transport. In examining this relationship the paper looks at whether the deregulation of air transport has influenced the tourist destination countries in South Europe and to what extent and examines the impacts of deregulation on capacity and fares. The study also attempts to determine whether deregulation has has caused growth in the market and attempts to determine the integral relationship between the transport and the overall tourist experience. Finally, this paper studies the impacts of the tourism transport at the destination areas. Included with the paper is an extensive list of tables and figures.

Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Rationale for the Study
Overview of the Study
The Parallel Growth of Air Transport and Tourism
Structural differences
The Impact on Tourism
Effect of Split Charter/Scheduled Flights
Cyprus
UK
Turkey
Malta
Spain
Greece
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection and Tabulation of Data
Data Analysis Procedure
Reliability and Validity of the Data
Analysis of the Data
Summary, Recommendations and Conclusion

From the Paper
"The current study uses both quantitative and qualitative methodological processes to analyze the issue and works to determine what deregulation of the air transport industry has done to the tourism industry. This is very important to those that work for air transport companies, and equally important to those that work in tourism. The conclusions that are found here will provide answers to potential problems that have been seen throughout the tourism industry for some time with a focus on the five specific countries that have been selected by the researcher for this particular purpose."

Tags:travel, foreign, countries, vacations, business, global, stay, arrive, traveling, holiday

Abstract
The paper explains that a bilateral air transport agreement (ATA) is a convention signed by two countries by which they allow one another unrestricted civil aviation within their national boundaries. They grant each other rights to transport and take on and off, passengers, mail and cargo on their air route and territory. The paper discusses how such an agreement has both positive and negative effects, but the paper reveals that the positive outnumber the negative ones and make the contract beneficial for the development of the airline industry, economy, tourism and international relationships. The paper explains that the majority of the bilateral air service agreements must have been beneficial for both parties, since once they expired, new alliances were negotiated and formed.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Opinions and Arguments in Favor of the ATA
Rights Granted to the Parties by the ATA
Protection Issues
Unfair Competition
Monopoly
Protectionist Policies
War and Natural Calamities
Opinions and Arguments Against ATA
Restricted Pricing
Suggested Solution
Frequency on a Route
Offshoring jobs in the Airline Industry
Conclusions

From the Paper
"There are two main reasons that support the forming of bilateral air transport agreements. First, the governments of the countries involved in the alliance believe that an international agreement and partnership could help protect themselves from numerous enemies and unfair competition.
"The second argument has a rather administrative nature and it regards the air transport companies and the travelers. In this order of ideas, the airline companies would be granted access to several airports and would be able to compete on the air services market by promoting lower prices and higher quality. Clients would be able to choose from a wider range of air transport providers the company that best met their financial and quality demands. This way, customers would be able to choose "the lowest prices that are not discriminatory.""

Tags:aviation, convention, alliance, economy, tourism

Abstract
This paper studies the transport and tourism sector of Jamaica. It presents a strategic plan with emphasis on the ground and air transport. It provides statistics and recommendations that would improve the transport sector and hence, promote tourism in the country.

Abstract
This paper discusses the pros and cons of air regulation versus dereguluation in Canada and provides some examples. This paper also discusses the issue in terms of: costs vs service, accessibility vs. mobility, supplier benefits vs. customer benefits and supplier costs vs. customer costs. The paper then goes on to discuss the similarities and differences between air and rail.

From the Paper
"For safety reasons, air transport needs to be strictly regulated. For example, while many carriers have a certain "freedom of route choice," on the other, the everyday routines of air-travel must be subject to more stringent (Rodrigue, para. 2) checks and balances holding all carriers to a minimum set of standards. Those aside, however, less desirable are the more micro-political regulations, which, for example, prohibit Cubana Airlines from flying over the U.S., enroute to other destinations (Rodrigue, para. 2). Limiting Cubana's "freedom of route choice," such regulations also punish passengers, showing that competition is skewered..."

Tags:rail, air, regulation

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the two classifications of US airlines; legacy carriers with hub-and-spoke systems and newer low-cost airlines with point-to-point models. According to the paper, with only moderate changes in growth and spending predicted, legacy airlines are in big trouble. The paper reviews the problems that legacy airlines are facing.

Outline:
Introduction
Supply-Side Problems
Demand-Side Problems
Solution and Recommendations
Conclusions

From the Paper
"In addition to the influence of economic conditions, the airline industry is characterized by other very complex demand dynamics, depending on travel distance, type of traveler, and domestic and international flights, to name a few of the many factors that determine the degree of price elasticity or inelasticity (Air travel demand elasticities: Concepts, issues and measurement). For long-haul international business travel, demand is not sensitive to fare changes because there are few close substitutes. On the other hand, long-haul domestic business travelers have much higher elasticities than international business travelers. Telecommunications has become more acceptable as a substitute in domestic markets due to common culture, laws, contracts, etc. International leisure travelers are more likely to either postpone their trips in response to higher fares or seek locations that are not as expensive. Currently, the dollar is weak against many international currencies, serving to make many destinations unappealing price- sensitive leisure travel."

Tags:weak, demand, prices, customers, fares, travel, destination, increased, competition

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the strategic role of transport in the economy. The critical function of transportation to the economy is explained. This paper discusses supply chain management as it relates to this issue. The writer looks at inter-modal and multi-modal transport. The subject matters of telecommuting, intelligent transport and alternative fuels are also discussed in this paper.

From the Paper
"It is almost universally accepted that transport has played a predominant role in the economic development of all modern civilizations. Production and consumption on the scale and tempo of today would be inconceivable without a well-developed and operated transport system forming a vital link in supply chain management logistics. Transport plays a critical part in the success of any city's economy. Since the purpose of an effective ... "

Tags:transport, transportation, economy, supply chain management, globalization, crossdocking, IT, virtual reality warehouse, iQVC, drop-ship fulfillment, logistics, air, rail, ocean, freight, intermodal, multimodal, telecommuting, intelligent transport, alter

Abstract
The paper discusses the fact that polluting of water, regardless of the source whether from industry, agriculture or household, ultimately finds its way into the environment, causing substantial damage to health and to the environment. The paper relates that air pollution is responsible for premature deaths and includes pollution from road transport, industrial sources, forest and agricultural fires.

Outline:
Effects of Air and Water Pollution and Its Relation to Environmental Laws
Climate Change
Environmental and Emission Laws
Future Trends of Air and Water Pollution
Analysis of Future Trends

From the Paper
"Figures of WHO reveals that air pollution is responsible for 8,00,000 premature deaths from lung cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases apart from the rising incidence of chronic bronchitis, severe respiratory illness, asthma, heart ailment and damage of lung function. The bulk of this pollution includes road transport, stationary combustion sources such as coal burning in households, industrial sources, incinerators and waste disposals, fossil fuels power plants and also non-combustion sources such as construction, quarrying and mining and lot of other sources such as forest and agricultural fires. The principal pollutants seen in the air we breathe covers particulate matter, PAHs, lead, ground level ozone, heavy metals, sulphur dioxide, benzene, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxides."

Tags:air, water, pollution, environment

Abstract
This paper is about Egypt Air and covers the airline's background, problems and opportunities for improvement. The airline's role in promoting tourism is also explored. Additionally, the paper offers a proposed solution to the carrier's current problems.

From the Paper
"According to the Egypt Air official website, Egypt Air is one of the pioneer airlines in the world. It was established in May... and has become the seventh carrier to be established in the world. (August) Egypt Air commenced commercial operation with a Spartan cruiser from Cairo to Alexandria. During the Second World War the Egyptian government took over the airline. The name was changed again to MisrAir. MisrAir merged with Syrian Airlines forming a new identity called United Arab Airlines."

Tags:business dynamics, egypt air, domestic carrier, problem statement, annual benefits

Abstract
This paper defines, discusses, and analyzes several different economic variables in order to determine the likelihood of obtaining employment within the aviation industry. The paper considers all aspects of the industry such as crop dusting, flight training, corporate aviation, air taxis, sightseeing, banner towing, flying for personal reasons, etc. The paper also considers all types of aircraft, ranging from a single-seat, single-engine aircraft to a corporate jet.

From the Paper
"Many economic studies examine statistics like the numbers of people employed, value added, contribution to GDP, price growth as compared to the growth of goods and services nationwide, and industry growth or decline and the factors contributing to it. By definition, economy is "the structure of economic life in a country, area or period". Economics is defined as: of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Costs and benefits are not always easily measured in tangible terms. For example, safety, while an important and significant benefit, can only be measured by the absence of occurrences. What are the driving factors in production and consumption? Generally, supply and demand, and the driving factors in supply and demand are often scarcity, volume and price."

Tags:airport, space, pilots, airspace, infrastructure, transport, tourism, avionics, mechanics