Determinants of airport-airline vertical arrangements: analytical results and empirical evidence

Hangjun Yang, Anming Zhang, Xiaowen Fu

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34 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Many airports are making various vertical arrangements with their airline customers. This paper investigates the effects of such industry practices by analysing airport revenue sharing in a bargaining game. Our results suggest that, generally, airport-airline vertical arrangements are more likely to be formed when airlines have greater market power or higher costs, airport charges are higher, or the airport cares more about social welfare. Preliminary empirical tests confirm that public airports are more likely to form vertical arrangements, but other analytical results do not appear to be directly supported. Relevant policy implications and avenues for future research are provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)438-453
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Transport Economics and Policy
Volume49
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Transportation
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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