The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future

This study examines the current state and the market potential of the two Australian low cost airlines, Virgin Blue and Jetstar, using the models and experiences of two successful low cost airlines, Southwest Airlines (USA) and Ryanair (Ireland). Both Southwest Airlines and Ryanair have been operati...

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Main Author: Verhelst, John E. M.
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22699/
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description This study examines the current state and the market potential of the two Australian low cost airlines, Virgin Blue and Jetstar, using the models and experiences of two successful low cost airlines, Southwest Airlines (USA) and Ryanair (Ireland). Both Southwest Airlines and Ryanair have been operating profitably , and are useful models for comparison of both the performance and market potential of the Australian low cost airlines. Finally, the study analyses the potential for further development of the low cost airline model in Australia.
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spelling nottingham-226992018-02-16T16:55:29Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22699/ The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future Verhelst, John E. M. This study examines the current state and the market potential of the two Australian low cost airlines, Virgin Blue and Jetstar, using the models and experiences of two successful low cost airlines, Southwest Airlines (USA) and Ryanair (Ireland). Both Southwest Airlines and Ryanair have been operating profitably , and are useful models for comparison of both the performance and market potential of the Australian low cost airlines. Finally, the study analyses the potential for further development of the low cost airline model in Australia. 2009-06-29 Dissertation (University of Nottingham only) NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22699/1/FINAL_-_australian_low-cost_carriers_280609.pdf Verhelst, John E. M. (2009) The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future. [Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)] (Unpublished)
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The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future
title The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future
title_full The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future
title_fullStr The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future
title_full_unstemmed The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future
title_short The State of Low Cost Air Travel in Australia and its Potential for the Future
title_sort state of low cost air travel in australia and its potential for the future
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22699/