Global Airlines: Competition in a Transnational Industry.(Bookshelf Ideas)

Global Airlines: Competition in a Transnational Industry, 3d edition, by Pat Hanlon, ISBN 0750664398, Published by Elsevier Science & Technology Books, February 2007, $49.95 list, paperback, 392p.

This work presents an updated overview of the changing scene in air transport, covering current issues such as security, no frills airlines, open skies agreements, the outcome of the recent downturn in economic activity, and the emergence of transnational airlines. It takes a forward looking view of these challenges for the industry. Specifically, topics include security, financial instability (in particular, the cyclical downturn in economic activity that has led some airlines to the verge of bankruptcy), the need to attain global reach (with a focus on trans-border mergers, open skies agreements, and the transatlantic Common Aviation area), the impact of low-cost carriers and e-commerce on the structure of the industry, and issues relating to airport capacity issues and the associated environmental implications of dealing with them. Using up-to-date data and case studies from major international airlines such as United Airlines, British Airways, and Qantas among many others, Global Airlines provides a comprehensive insight into today's global airline industry. (From the publisher)

Dr. Kent N. Gourdin