An Introduction to Airline Economics: Sixth Edition [Hardcover]

William E. O'Connor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0275969118 | ISBN-13: 978-0275969110 | Edition: 6 Sub

The fabric of the airline industry has continued to undergo remarkable changes since the 5th edition of this classic text was published in 1995. The industry has witnessed a series of mergers and a trend toward consolidation into fewer but larger airlines. Route patterns have been reconstructed around hub cities. In contrast to the early 1990s, which saw unprecedented operating deficits, the late 1990s have seen a swing to highly profitable operations, characterized by the forming of alliances among U.S. and foreign airlines. Revised substantially to cover these changes, this book is an excellent introduction to the economics of U.S. airline services, both domestic and international. A college level text suitable for students without a background in economics, this book is intended for such one-semester courses as Aviation Administration, Air Transportation, and Economics of Air Transportation. Enhancing the book's value, the volume includes self-testing questions for each chapter and an appendix covering the portions of the basic transportation statute--the former Federal Aviation Act--that are pertinent to the text. Focusing exclusively on airlines--and excluding private, military, and other types of flying--this book is the only college text dealing exclusively with the economics of U.S. airlines.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Familiarity with economic analyasis is not necessary to understand this volume...Most appropriate for academic libraries supporting strong aviation administration and economics collections.”–Choice

About the Author

WILLIAM E. O'CONNOR is Professor Emeritus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL, where he taught courses in airline economics, air cargo management, government-aviation relations, and transportation principles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Praeger Publishers; 6 Sub edition (October 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275969118
• ISBN-13: 978-0275969110
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,665,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Concise Business Strategy and Economics book, June 13, 2001

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Miguel Hidalgo (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to Airline Economics (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book about Business Strategy and Economics in the airline environment. It explains, in detail, the traditional points and current trends happening in a fast-paced and ever-changing industry.

I must reject the poor review given by another reader. I have a significant level of training and experience in the airline industry. Mr. O'Connor possesses exceptional credentials and this particular book is considered part of a group of classic educational material for the serious student and aspiring aviation manager to read.

There are many books written about aviation and airlines. This one connects the economic terms, definitions and business strategies together, as it relates to the airline industry.

One final point. This book goes out of circulation and it is difficult to get. Get it while you can!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Falls short of its goal, April 12, 1998

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This review is from: An Introduction to Airline Economics (Hardcover)

I bought this book (regrettably now) and read it, hoping to gain an introduction to the industry that I will be joining as a soon to be MBA graduate. Unfortunately, this does not stand up to its billing as a college level text. It would be ok for an undergraduate, survey or overview type course. But for those seeking a serious look at the airline industry, I cannot recommend this book.

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, January 4, 2011

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Abdullah Nergiz (Turkey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Introduction to Airline Economics: Sixth Edition (Hardcover)

"A simple, smooth style of explaining the economics of the airline business. But unfortunately it's out of date. Better read the work of Belobaba."