Research highlights ► The network carrier may reduce prices substantially with a low-cost subsidiary. ► The network carrier charges lower prices when it has a higher share on the route ► The pricing policy is more aggressive on short-haul and thin routes. ► On the short term, passengers may have benefited from the price rivalry ► On the long term, the elimination of a serious competitor may harm passengers

    Abstract In the post-liberalization period, competition has increased in airline markets. In this context, network carriers have two alternative strategies to compete with low-cost carriers. First, they may establish a low-cost subsidiary. Second, they may try to reduce costs using the main brand. This paper examines a successful strategy of the first type implemented by Iberia in the Spanish domestic market. Our analysis of data and the estimation of a pricing equation show that Iberia has been able to charge lower prices than rivals with its low-cost subsidiary. The pricing policy of the Spanish network carrier has been particularly aggressive on less dense routes and shorter routes.


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    Title :

    Price rivalry in airline markets: a study of a successful strategy of a network carrier against a low-cost carrier


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    Publication date :

    2010-01-01


    Size :

    12 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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