A Study on The Future of Low Cost Carrier Business Model in International Air Transportation
Abstract
It is seen that the low cost carrier business model in
international air transport continues to increase its influence day by day,
unlike other airline business models.
The purpose of this study is to analyse the international development process and the future situation of the low cost airline business model. This study aims to analyse the future situation by revealing the interaction of low cost carriers with other carrier business models and stakeholders.
Scope of this study; The concept of low cost carrier in international air transport, development process, interaction with other carrier business models, economic effects of spreading low cost carrier business model, sustainability and future forecasting situation are evaluated.
Keywords
Low Cost Carrier,Air Transportation,Business Model,Airline,Aviation
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