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Air Transport – A Tourism Perspective

by Anne Graham, Frederic Dobruszkes

February 2019

Beginner

274 pages

14h 21m

English

Elsevier

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1.1 Introduction1.2 Key Sources of Literature1.3 Establishing Common Definitions1.4 Structure of the Book
Abstract2.1 Introduction2.2 Characteristics of Contemporary Tourists2.3 Trends in Travel2.4 Factors Shaping Demand2.5 Contemporary Issues2.6 Conclusions
Abstract3.1 Introduction3.2 A Simplified World: Flying Purposes as a Discrete Choice3.3 Acknowledging Complexity: Flying for Multiple Purposes3.4 Acknowledging Complexity: Flying Purposes Vary Across Places and Over Time3.5 Factors Affecting Flying Propensity3.6 Conclusions
Abstract4.1 Introduction4.2 The Key Concepts4.3 The UK Air Travel Market4.4 Conclusions
Abstract5.1 Introduction5.2 The Tourism–Air Transport Relationship5.3 The Changing Passenger Experience—Impacts on Tourism5.4 Government Policy for the Provision of Air Transport5.5 Conclusion
Abstract6.1 Introduction6.2 Literature Review: Transportation and Tourism6.3 The Evaluation of Intermodal Competition for Domestic Tourists in Spain6.4 Empirical Work6.5 Conclusions
Abstract7.1 Introduction7.2 The Role of Airports in the Aviation System7.3 Methodologies to Determine Choice for Air Transport Applications7.4 Air Transport Applications With a Focus on Airport Choice for Tourists7.5 Conclusions
Abstract8.1 Introduction8.2 Background8.3 Data and Methodology8.4 Results and Discussion8.5 ConclusionAppendix: Tourist Airports in Mainland Spain, Italy, and France
Abstract9.1 Introduction9.2 Airline Distribution: A Brief History9.3 Marketplace Growth and Changes9.4 Technology Landscape and Innovations9.5 Traveller Expectations9.6 Airline Distribution Participants and Processes9.7 Conclusion
Abstract10.1 Introduction10.2 Low-Cost Carriers10.3 Full-Service Network Airlines10.4 Charter Airlines10.5 Regional Airlines10.6 Conclusion
AbstractAcknowledgements11.1 Introduction11.2 Charter Airlines: An Infinitely Variable Business11.3 From a Vague Concept to Poor Statistics11.4 The Destiny of Former Charter Airlines: Comparing Thomson and Condor11.5 Discussion and Conclusions
Abstract12.1 Introduction—The Surface Access Challenge12.2 The Varying Requirements and Characteristics of Passengers12.3 Future Trends and Planning for Uncertainty
Abstract13.1 Introduction13.2 Definitions and Dimensions of the Airport Experience13.3 Factors Affecting the Airport Experience13.4 Managing the Passenger Airport Experience13.5 Conclusion
Abstract14.1 Introduction14.2 Ownership and Objectives of Owners14.3 Airport Passenger Characteristics, Business Models, and Implications for Airport Management14.4 Airline Route Policy14.5 Airport Options for Influencing Airline Route and Base Choice14.6 Vertical Integration14.7 Discussion of Risks and Opportunities14.8 Conclusions
Abstract15.1 Introduction15.2 Background15.3 Marketing Partnerships15.4 Funding Partnerships15.5 Conclusion
Abstract16.1 Introduction16.2 The Role and Function of Airports: From Derived Demand to Destination16.3 Land Use Near Airports16.4 Limits to Airport Attractiveness16.5 Planned Airport Cities and the Aerotropolis Concept: The Next Stage of Airport Development?16.6 Conclusions
Abstract17.1 Introduction17.2 Adventure Tourism17.3 Scenic Tourism17.4 Heritage Tourism17.5 Space Tourism17.6 The Importance of Novelty17.7 Innovation in Niche Aviation Operations17.8 Conclusions
18.1 Air Transport/Tourism Cross-Relationships as a Multifactor, Multilevel Process18.2 Supporting and Challenging Common Beliefs18.3 Trends, Perspectives, and Uncertainties

Overview

Air Transport: A Tourism Perspective provides rigorous insights into the current complexities, synergies and conflicts within air transportation and tourism, presenting a balanced, comprehensive, contemporary, and global analysis that thoroughly examines the links between theory and practice. The book offers readers a multi-sector, global perspective on the practical implications of the link between air transport and tourism. By using a novel approach, it systematically explores the successive stages of a tourist's trip—investigating reasons for flying, the airport experience, airline industry structures, competition and regulation, and air transportation and destination interrelationships.

In addition, the book explores current and salient debates on such issues as the influence of traveling to visit friends and family, the role of charters versus low cost carriers, public subsidies to support airport development, and much more.

Presents insights from an international team of expert contributors with proven research and publication experience in their specialty area
Includes cutting-edge analyses based on original research that identifies emerging research directions and policy and managerial implications
Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to fully explore theoretical and policy concepts and their effect on air transportation and tourism development
Provides case studies from around the globe in each chapter