Research Article

DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE

Volume: 23 Number: 4 December 19, 2025
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DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing airline preferences among university students enrolled in aviation programs in Konya. The objective of the research is to understand the preferences of aviation students and contribute to the existing literature. The factors are categorized into three main groups: pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight. Pre-flight factors include ticket price, ease of reservation and purchase, online check-in services, flight schedules, on-time departures and arrivals, fast check-in and boarding services, VIP-CIP lounge services, airline image, and frequent flyer programs. In-flight factors consist of comfort, in-flight entertainment systems, catering services, quality of catering, hygiene standards, and the courtesy of cabin crew. Post-flight factors encompass baggage claim time, lost baggage procedures, access to the airline's services, and car rental services. This study was conducted using an online survey method with 274 participants. The results indicate that ticket price is the most important pre-flight factor. The least important factor in this category is the VIP-CIP lounge services. During the flight, cleanliness, hygiene, and the behavior of the cabin crew were found to be the most critical factors, while in-flight entertainment services were the least important. Post-flight, the speed of resolving lost baggage issues emerged as the most significant factor, whereas affordable car rental services were identified as the least important factor.

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Ethical Statement

Bu çalışma, araştırma etiği kurallarına uygun olarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında yer alan katılımcılardan veri toplama sürecinden önce bilgilendirilmiş onam alınmıştır. Çalışma, herhangi bir insan veya hayvan denek üzerinde zarar oluşturmamıştır. Ayrıca, bu makale Selçuk Üniversitesi tarafından düzenlenen Selçuk 9th International Conference on Social Sciences, 15-17 Aralık 2023 tarihlerinde Konya'da gerçekleştirilmiş olup, yalnızca özet metin olarak yayımlanmıştır

Thanks

Bu çalışmamın yayımlanması sürecinde göstereceğiniz ilgi ve destek için Yönetim ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi’ne ve değerli editörlerine teşekkür ederim. Çalışmamın yayımlanmasında sağlayacakları katkılar, akademik araştırmalarımın daha geniş kitlelere ulaşmasına olanak tanıyacaktır. Destekleri için şimdiden şükranlarımı sunarım.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Demography (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 14, 2025

Publication Date

December 19, 2025

Submission Date

January 4, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 19, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 23 Number: 4

APA
Mezde, A. (2025). DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE. Journal of Management and Economics Research, 23(4), 121-144. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1613294
AMA
1.Mezde A. DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2025;23(4):121-144. doi:10.11611/yead.1613294
Chicago
Mezde, Ayça. 2025. “DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE”. Journal of Management and Economics Research 23 (4): 121-44. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1613294.
EndNote
Mezde A (December 1, 2025) DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE. Journal of Management and Economics Research 23 4 121–144.
IEEE
[1]A. Mezde, “DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE”, Journal of Management and Economics Research, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 121–144, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.11611/yead.1613294.
ISNAD
Mezde, Ayça. “DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE”. Journal of Management and Economics Research 23/4 (December 1, 2025): 121-144. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1613294.
JAMA
1.Mezde A. DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2025;23:121–144.
MLA
Mezde, Ayça. “DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE”. Journal of Management and Economics Research, vol. 23, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 121-44, doi:10.11611/yead.1613294.
Vancouver
1.Ayça Mezde. DETERMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE AIRLINE PREFERENCES OF AVIATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE FROM KONYA PROVINCE. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2025 Dec. 1;23(4):121-44. doi:10.11611/yead.1613294