Airline Economics

Abstract

This Special Issue brings together a collection of empirical and theoretical contributions that deepen our understanding of airline economics through a diverse range of topics, methodologies, and geographic focuses. The contributions cover key aspects of airline behavior, from pricing strategies and cooperative agreements to environmental policy responses and demand-side transformations. In parallel, several papers engage with broader questions of transportation system integration, intermodal competition, and the role of regulation in shaping outcomes for firms, consumers, and society. Collectively, these papers highlight how the airline industry is adapting to structural changes, e.g., the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (such as the rise of telecommuting and remote work), evolving competitive environments, environmental constraints, and regulatory pressures. The findings presented here offer both rigorous academic insights and valuable policy guidance. By leveraging data-rich analyses and theoretical modeling, these papers collectively inform pressing questions regarding sustainability, equity, and efficiency in the air transport sector.