Comparing Airline Network Structures : The case of Australia
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2011-02-08
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper examines network structures of Australian airlines between 2007 and 2010. First, it determines the importance and development of airport hubs and their position in the networks of Australian airlines. Second, it compares airline routes and competition. The network analysis is based on correlations which display the network structure and show the competi-tive situation of specific air routes, airlines and airports. The analysis was limited to the major Australian carriers Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Blue, V Australia, Tiger Australia and Tiger Airways. The results show that Sydney is the most important airport for the Australian air network followed by Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. During the period between 2007 and 2010, Melbourne lost importance while Brisbane was gaining centrality. Correlations between the routes and the seat capacities of the airlines show situations of competition and coopera-tion and provide indications for the evaluation of airline strategies
Language
English
Keywords
networks
airlines
airports
Australia
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Tourism - Creating a Brilliant Blend
Publisher
CAUTHE
Publisher place
Melbourne
Volume
Concurrent Session 6.5: Research Methodologies
Event Title
21st International Research Conference Council for Australian University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) Conference
Event Location
Adelaide
Event Date
08.-11.02.2011
Subject(s)
Eprints ID
77036