Abstract
The writer of this paper contends that despite the large amount of capital required to start an airline, the spotty record of profits in the industry historically, and the red tape that a prospective airline must go through in order to fly, the airline industry sees frequent new entrants and is thus highly competitive. The paper's author continues and states that airplanes themselves are relatively standardized, due to the engineering constraints of building machines that can fly, and due to the fact that there are only a small handful of manufacturers worldwide. So airlines differentiate themselves on three key features - price, service and routes. The paper's author examines the many factors that influence airline's decisions regarding operating procedures, service, routes and prices and attempts to evaluate the effects on airline profitability.

From the Paper
"Another factor in terms of both price/demand elasticity and in terms of overall demand is that of substitutes. This is particularly true in the business travel sector, and in short haul leisure travel. Any viable form of transportation is a substitute for air travel, be it car, train or bus. Electronic communications and overnight couriers combine to provide another substitute in the business travel segment. This equates to price in that there is a point at which a business trip becomes an unnecessary luxury to be replaced with a conference call. For vacation travel, a similar phenomenon applies, whereby an alternate form of transport can be substituted if plane travel is too expensive. These other modes are often cheaper anyway, but take longer. To fly is to pay a premium for convenience. Should the price of that convenience become too high, the flight will not be taken."

Tags:fuel, airline, regulation, prices, routes, government, financial, passengers, terrorism, labor, unions, services

Abstract
In this essay, the economic implications of the airline industry are examined. The writer discusses the background of the airline industry. Further, the writer looks at planning and policy implications. Domestic and international airline markets are explored in this paper. The writer discusses the impact of deregulation on the airline industry. The issue of foreign capital investment and related security issues are also discussed. The writer looks at the role of the federal government in this regard.

From the Paper
"The air transport industry is one of the most highly competitive in the world despite significant barriers to entry, arising from the large capital outlays required to purchase operate and maintain aircraft. As demand for international air travel has increased, alliances have been formed among domestic carriers as well as among international carriers. The result is that the market as a whole underwent a period of consolidation, which brought new pressure to bear on government regulators and which prompted some critics of the ... "

Tags:transportation, airlines, airline industry

Abstract
Security has become the greatest concern of United States government since the terrorist attacks of September 11. But while enhanced security is desirable, the costs that are associated with it are unfortunately causing numerous financial problems for airlines in the United States. The aviation industry is already suffering from slow economic growth in the country and now with extra security expenditure, many airlines fear they will fail to post profit in the next few quarters. The paper discusses the rising cost of security and how it is hurting airline business in the United States. The paper also sheds light on general condition of airlines immediately after September 11, which helps in understanding why extra security costs are highly undesirable in these financially chaotic times.

Tags:security, airline, business

Abstract
This paper discusses the airline manufacturing and civilian airline industry in terms of operations and strategy as they relate to spare parts usage and parts replacement. The two major airline manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing are examined with respect to their emphasis on new aircraft development and how this impacts the character of the OEM market. Additionally, Delta Airline's operations are examined to determine how its spare parts expenses have developed over the last several years with respect to operating costs. The paper concludes that it is unclear if less expensive spare parts negatively impact operating costs.

From the Paper
"This document discusses the airline manufacturing and civilian airline industry in terms of operations and strategy as they relate to spare parts usage and parts replacement. The two major airline manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing are examined with respect to their emphasis on new aircraft development and how this will impact the character of the OEM market. Additionally, Delta Airline's operations are examined to determine how its spare parts expenses have developed over the last several years with respect to operating costs. The primary observation and conclusion is that is unclear if less expensive spare parts negatively impacts operating..."

Tags:airline, industry, spare parts

Abstract
This paper discusses Cathay Pacific, a regional airline competitor in the Hong Kong and China market. Cathay Pacific is a large airline that is intent on growing both organically and through acquisition as its recently complete acquisition of Dragonair demonstrates. Cathay Pacific is an integral part of the Hong Kong market where it has developed a number of operating and marketing agreements with various tourism operators that allow it to be the first choice in travel for both the business and the tourism customer. This paper also employs a qualitative methodology that uses bracketing strategies to examine the results. The conclusions of this research strategy are that Cathay Pacific has determined the correct strategy for an airline company of its size and objectives and should continue to expand through acquisition as this both grows its market and removes a competitor from within the market.

From the Paper
"This research project discusses Cathay Pacific, a regional airline competitor in the Hong Kong and China market. Cathay Pacific is a large airline that is intent on growing both organically and through acquisition as its recently complete acquisition of Dragonair demonstrates. Cathay Pacific also operates a substantial international flight business such as flights to England and is rapidly growing within mainland China. Cathay Pacific is an integral part of the Hong Kong market where it has developed a number of operating and marketing agreements with various tourism ..."

Tags:tourism, Asian, market, airline, qualitative

Abstract
This paper discusses competition in the airline industry. It contends that while there have been some advantages for the airline passenger in the changes in the ways in which airline companies are structured, in general these changes have served to benefit the companies and their stockholders at the expense of ordinary consumers.

From the Paper
"The most important developments in the American airline industry over the past generation have not come about through technological advances although certainly there have been some important technical break-through such as more efficient wing de-icers that ..."

Tags:airline, competition, anti-trust, codesharing, hub-and-spoke, merger, consumer

Abstract
This paper reviews the article "Airline pilots should be armed" by John Lott. In the article the author stipulates that regardless of the terrorist events of 9/11 the airline industry has proven to remain vulnerable to attacks. The paper discusses how pilots of the country have voiced their concerns amid evidence of the vulnerability of the airline industry, yet their concerns have been ignored.

From the Paper
" Lott (2005) contends that programs to allow pilots to carry firearms on the aircraft have been created in such a way that most pilots are prevented from protecting themselves. This is evident in the application procedures to carry firearms that have been produced by the federal government, according to Lott (2005). The application suggests that information may produce information that will lead to the pilots loosing their jobs, and this is a deterrent for most pilots. "

Tags:airline, pilot, guns

Abstract
The paper discusses how the airline industry is viewed as being highly susceptible to market forces and particularly economic ones. The paper explains that the industry was deregulated beginning in the late 1970s and 1980s which resulted in massive price wars throughout the years that has led to numerous failed airlines. The paper relates that the dominant model has now become the discount airline model that airlines such as Southwest and JetBlue had utilized to their advantage.

From the Paper
"This document discusses the nature of the airline industry in general with a focus on the North American market. The airline industry is viewed as being highly susceptible to market forces and particularly economic ones. The industry was deregulated beginning in the late 1970s and 1980s which resulted in massive price wars throughout the years that has led to numerous failed airlines. The dominant model has now become the discount airline model that airlines such as Southwest and JetBlue had utilized to their advantage."

Tags:analysis, airline, industry

Abstract
The problems confronting the Canadian airline industry as a consequence of deregulation are not new. The paper provides an outline of the history of deregulation in the Canadian airline industry. It also argues that deregulation has played an integral role in the financial problems that have plagued Canadian airlines including not only Air Canada but failed airlines such as Canada 3000, Jetsgo, and Canadian.

Tags:airline, canada, trade

Abstract
In this essay, the writer discusses how the airline industry has changed following its privatization after 1978. The writer contends that the Deregulation Act has revolutionized the industry for the better. The writer discusses the success of "boutique" airlines. The writer also examines the effect of the deregulation on the consumer.

From the Paper
"Can designer uniforms, satellite TV, the disappearance of first-class signature potato chips and the promise of more legroom, counter-balance America's air travelers' displeasure with congested airports, airline safety standards and many flight's delayed tag seen on departure boards. No. However low fare prices can and have been the reason for much of the success America's airline industry has seen since when the government gave up determining the fares domestic airlines could charge and the routes they could serve, today boutique airlines such as Jet Blue ... "

Tags:Airline Deregulation Act, Airline Infrastructure, Regional Jet, Southwest, monopoly, Reconcentration