Global Airlines: Competition in a transnational industry by Pat Hanlon (English)

Description: Global Airlines by Pat Hanlon Presents an overview of the changing scene in air transport covering the issues such as security, no frills airlines, open skies agreements, the outcome of the downturn in economic activity and the emergence of transnational airlines. This title takes a forward looking view of these challenges for the industry. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Global Airlines: Competition in a Transnational Industry presents an overview of the changing scene in air transport covering current issues such as security, no frills airlines, open skies agreements, the outcome of the recent downturn in economic activity and the emergence of transnational airlines, and takes a forward looking view of these challenges for the industry.Since the publication of the second edition in 1999 major changes have occurred in the industry. The rules of the game in air transport are now beginning to change; and it is time to take the story forward. This third edition contains nine new chapters and tackles the following issues amongst others:* Security: The tragic events of 11 September 2001, followed by the war in Iraq, and the resultant heightened tensions over security and passenger safety. * Financial instability: the cyclical downturn in economic activity has led some airlines to the verge of bankruptcy. Even some large well-established carriers are not immune from this. How can the industry look to survive?* Attaining global reach: implications of transborder mergers, open skies agreements and the transatlantic Common Aviation area. Can full globalisation ever be reached? * Low-cost carriers and e-commerce: as both increase, how much the industry re-structure and deal with issues associated with increased passenger traffic and decreased labour requirements?* Airport capacity: Air traffic is estimated to grow at a long-term average annual rate of 5 per cent per annum. But many airports in many parts of the world are already reaching their capacity limits. How can this be overcome and are the environmental implications?Using up to date data and case studies from major international airlines such as United Airlines, British Airways, and Qantas amongst many others, Global Airlines provides a comprehensive insight into todays global airline industry. Author Biography Pat Hanlon Table of Contents Preface; Introduction; The airline industry; Competition issues; Route networks; Scheduling through hubs; Pricing and predatory behaviour; Mergers and acquisitions; Transnational airlines; Appendix: A classification of airline alliances; Recommendations for further reading; References; Index Long Description Global Airlines: Competition in a Transnational Industry presents an overview of the changing scene in air transport covering current issues such as security, no frills airlines, ?open skies? agreements, the outcome of the recent downturn in economic activity and the emergence of transnational airlines, and takes a forward looking view of these challenges for the industry. Since the publication of the second edition in 1999 major changes have occurred in the industry. The ?rules of the game? in air transport are now beginning to change; and it is time to take the story forward. This third edition contains nine new chapters and tackles the following issues amongst others: * Security: The tragic events of 11 September 2001, followed by the war in Iraq, and the resultant heightened tensions over security and passenger safety. * Financial instability: the cyclical downturn in economic activity has led some airlines to the verge of bankruptcy. Even some large well-established carriers are not immune from this. How can the industry look to survive? * Attaining global reach: implications of transborder mergers, open skies agreements and the transatlantic Common Aviation area. Can full globalisation ever be reached? * Low-cost carriers and e-commerce: as both increase, how much the industry re-structure and deal with issues associated with increased passenger traffic and decreased labour requirements? * Airport capacity: Air traffic is estimated to grow at a long-term average annual rate of 5 per cent per annum. But many airports in many parts of the world are already reaching their capacity limits. How can this be overcome and are the environmental implications? Using up to date data and case studies from major international airlines such as United Airlines, British Airways, and Qantas amongst many others, Global Airlines provides a comprehensive insight into today?s global airline industry. * Addresses the critical issues in the development of the airline industry and considers options for airline strategies and government policies * Updated to reflect recent developments including security issues, no frills airlines, ?open skies agreements and the recent downturn in economic activity, and what this means for the future of the industry. * Facts and theories are interwoven throughout the text Promotional "Headline" Provides comprehensive coverage of the global airline industry, focusing on how an industry traditionally served by national firms, can transform itself into one served by global firms. Details ISBN0750664398 Author Pat Hanlon Short Title GLOBAL AIRLINES 3/E Language English Edition 3rd ISBN-10 0750664398 ISBN-13 9780750664394 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Imprint Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd Country of Publication United Kingdom Place of Publication Oxford Replaces 9780750643504 DOI 10.1604/9780750664394 UK Release Date 2006-12-14 AU Release Date 2006-12-14 NZ Release Date 2006-12-14 Subtitle Competition in a transnational industry Pages 392 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 3rd edition Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-12-14 Alternative 9781138137608 DEWEY 387.7065 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139883944;

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