Abstract This paper examines the forms and effects of vertical relationships between airports and airlines with a focus on the North American and European aviation markets. We find that such vertical relationships enables those participating to achieve various benefits and may be formed as a competitive response to other competing airport–airline alliances. In some cases, vertical airport–airline relationships strengthen the hub status of major airports, leading to increased employment and service quality in local markets. On the other hand, preferential treatment of a particular airline by an airport may enhance that airline’s market power, allowing it to dominate the airport and charge hub premiums. The competition and welfare implications of airport–airline vertical alliances can be complicated and two-sided, subject to the influences of other factors such as the market structures of the airline and airport markets.

    Highlights ► Vertical relationships between airports and airlines enable those participating to achieve various benefits and competitively respond to other airport–airline alliances. ► The competition and welfare implications of airport–airline vertical alliances can be complicated and two-sided. ► In some cases, vertical airport–airline relationships strengthen the hub status of major airports.


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    Title :

    Airport–airline vertical relationships, their effects and regulatory policy implications


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    Publication date :

    2011-01-01


    Size :

    7 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English