{"product_id":"airline-network-planning-and-scheduling-isbn-9781119275862","title":"Airline Network Planning and Scheduling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise resource to the best practices and problem-solving ideas for understanding the airline network planning and scheduling process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirline Network Planning and Scheduling\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive resource that is filled with the industry's best practices that can help to inform decision-modeling and the problem-solving process. Written by two industry experts, the book is designed to be an accessible guide that contains information for addressing complex challenges, problems, and approaches that arise on the job. The chapters begin by addressing the complex topics at a broad, conceptual level before moving on to more detailed modeling in later chapters. This approach follows the standard airline planning process and reflects the duties of the day-to-day job of network\/schedule planners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo help gain a practical understanding of the information presented, each chapter includes exercises and data based on real-world case studies. In addition, throughout the book there are graphs and illustrations as well as, information on the most recent advances in airline network and planning research. This important resource:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a practical approach when detailing airline network planning and scheduling practices as opposed to a theoretical perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePuts the focus on the complexity and main challenges as well as current practices and approaches to problem-solving and decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the information in a logical sequence that begins with broad, conceptual topics and gradually delves into more advanced topics that address modeling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains international standard airline planning processes, the day-to-day responsibilities of the job, and outlines the steps taken when building an airline network and schedule\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes numerous case studies, exercises, graphs, and illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for professionals and academics, \u003ci\u003eAirline Network Planning and Scheduling\u003c\/i\u003e offers a resource for understanding best practices and models as well as the challenges involved with network planning and scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Brands of Airlines \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Schedule Availability 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1.1 Charter Airlines 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1.2 Scheduled Airlines 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Size and Domain of Service 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 Major Airlines 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 National Airlines 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 Regional Airlines 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Business Model 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Legacy Airlines (or Mainline) 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Low‐cost Airlines 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.3 Ultralow‐cost Airlines 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Ownership 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Public or State Ownership 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Private Ownership 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Network Structure 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1 Hub and Spoke 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.2 Point‐to‐Point 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3 Hybrid 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Transport Service Type 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.1 Cargo Airlines 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.2 Passenger and Cargo Airlines 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Network Coverage 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.1 Domestic 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.2 International 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Airline Network Structure \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Time Bank 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Advantages of the Hub‐and‐spoke Network 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Better Network Coverage 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Mixed Portfolio of Passenger Demand 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Dominance at the Hub 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.4 Economy of Scale Operations at the Hub 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Limitations of the Hub‐and‐spoke Network 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Congestion at the Hub 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Schedule Vulnerability to Disruption at the Hub 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Extended Ground Time for Resources 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Airline Schedule Planning Decisions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Definitions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.1 Demand Forecasting and Competition Analysis 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.2 Served Markets 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.3 Flight Frequency 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.4 Flight Departure\/Arrival Time 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.5 Fleet Assignment 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.6 Aircraft Schedule 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.7 Crew Schedule 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.8 Gate Assignment 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.9 Other Resources 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Relationships Among Scheduling Decisions 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Flight Frequency and Fleet Assignment 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Departure Time and City‐pairs 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Departure Time and Demand 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.4 Fleet Assignment and Flight Arrival Time 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.5 Fleet Assignment and Flight Departure Time 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.6 Flight Departure Time, Arrival Time, and Block Time 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.7 Flight Departure Time and Aircraft Rotation 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.8 Flight Schedule and Fleet Assignment Balance 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.9 Maintenance Rotations and Fleet Assignment 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.10 Seat Capacity\/Frequency and Demand 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.11 Feet Assignment and Flight Demand 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.12 Frequency and Departure Time 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.13 Departure\/Arrival Time and Gate Availability 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.14 Departure Time and Crew Schedule 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Measures of Performance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Operating Cost 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Revenue or Income 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Net Income (Net Profit) and Operating Profit 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Flights 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Available Seat Miles 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Cost per Available Seat Miles (CASM) 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 CASM‐ EX or CASM‐EX Fuel 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Passengers 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Revenue Passenger Miles (RPM) 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Total Revenue per Available Seat Mile (TRASM or Simply RASM) 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Passenger Revenue per Available Seat Mile (PRASM) 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 Passenger Yield 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13 Average Load Factor (LF) 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.14 Block Hours 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.15 Aircraft Utilization 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.16 Stage Length 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.17 On‐time Performance Measures 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.18 Aircraft Life Cycle 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.19 Aircraft Number and Diversification 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Freedoms of Air Service \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Slot Availability \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Level 1 Airports 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Level 2 Airports 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Level 3 Airports 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Feasibility of a New Route \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Business Plan 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1 Proposed Property 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2 Identifying Demand Feeders 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.3 Identifying the Size of the Demand Feeders 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.4 Analyzing Competition 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.5 Estimating Market Share 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.6 Estimating Total Demand and Unconstrained Market Share 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Application of Feasibility Study on a New Airline Route 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 The Proposed Route 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Identifying Demand Feeders 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Identifying the Size of the Demand Feeding Markets 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.4 Analyzing Competition 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.5 Estimating Market Share 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.6 Estimating Total Flight Demand (Unconstrained Demand) 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Market Share Models \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 What Is a Model? 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Model and Historical Data 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Model Development Example 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Categorical Dependent Variable 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Introduction to Discrete Choice Models 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Itinerary Choice Models 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Applying Itinerary Choice Models: An Example 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Profitability Forecasting Models \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Model Input 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Itinerary Builder Module 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 How the Model Works? 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Load Factor, Market Share, and Market Concentration 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Partnership Agreements 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Regional Airlines 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Code‐share Agreements 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Airline Alliances 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Distribution Channels and Point of Sale 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Loyalty Programs 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Corporate Travel 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Basic Fleet Assignment Model (FAM) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Graphical Representation: Time‐staggered Diagram 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Problem Input 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Problem Definition and Formulation 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 The Constraints of the Basic Fleet Assignment Problem 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.1 The Coverage Constraints 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.2 Resources Constraints 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.3 The Through‐flights Constraints 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.4 The Balance Constraints 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 A Walk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e‐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ethrough Example of the Basic Fleet Assignment Model \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Problem Definition 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 The Objective Function 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 The Constraints 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Interconnection Nodes 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Application of the Basic Fleet Assignment Model \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Problem Input 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Setting the Problem in Excel Solver 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Solution Interpretation 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Resources Constraints 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Additional Constraints 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 The Schedule Adjustment Problem \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Schedule Adjustment Decisions 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Problem Formulation 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Examples on the Schedule Adjustment Problem \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Flight Deletion 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Flight Addition 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Flight Departure Time 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Itinerary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e‐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ebased Fleet Assignment Model (IFAM) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Spill Cost Estimates and Network Effect 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Demand Recapture 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 The Flight–Itinerary Interaction 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 The Itinerary‐based Fleet Assignment Problem 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Example on IFAM \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Problem Definition 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 The Constraints of the IFAM Example 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 The Objective Function 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Problem Solution 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Comparing FAM and IFAM \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Problem Definition 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Problem Solution 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 6 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Integrated Schedule Design with the Itinerary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e‐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ebased Fleet Assignment Model (ISD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e‐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIFAM) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Example of Demand and Supply Interactions 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Aspects of Demand–Supply Interactions: Demand Correction Factors 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 The Schedule Design and Adjustment Problem 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4.1 The Objective Function of ISD‐IFAM 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4.2 The Constraints of the ISD‐IFAM 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Example on ISD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e‐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIFAM \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Problem Definition 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 The Constraints of the Problem 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 The Objective Function 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Problem Solving 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Solution Interpretation 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Changing the Operations Cost 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 7 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Schedule Robustness \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Introduction 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Less‐prone‐to‐disruptions Schedules: The Concept of Adding Slack Times 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2.1 Slack in Flight Block Time 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2.2 Slack Time of a Connecting Resource 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2.3 Slack Time of an Inbound Flight 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Recoverable Flight Schedules 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.1 Background 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.2 Station Purity 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.3 Short Cancellation Cycles 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.4 Maximizing Swapping Possibility 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.5 Allocating Standby and Reserve Crew 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAhmed Abdelghany\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Management, Marketing, and Operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His past experience includes being a senior analyst in the Information Services Division (ISD) at United Airlines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKhaled Abdelghany\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is Professor and former Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Southern Methodist University. He has worked as an analyst in the ISD at United Airlines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise resource to the best practices and problem-solving ideas for understanding the airline network planning and scheduling process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirline Network Planning and Scheduling\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive resource that is filled with the industry's best practices that can help to inform decision-modeling and the problem-solving process. Written by two industry experts, the book is designed to be an accessible guide that contains information for addressing complex challenges, problems, and approaches that arise on the job. The chapters begin by addressing the complex topics at a broad, conceptual level before moving on to more detailed modeling in later chapters. This approach follows the standard airline planning process and reflects the duties of the day-to-day job of network\/schedule planners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo help gain a practical understanding of the information presented, each chapter includes exercises and data based on real-world case studies. In addition, throughout the book there are graphs and illustrations as well as, information on the most recent advances in airline network and planning research. 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