1

Course Introduction

- Review of Syllabus and Subject Requirements
- Introduction to Airline Planning Processes and Systems

Introduction to the Airline Planning Process (PDF)

2

Airline Economics Review

- Demand and Market Share Models
- Differential Pricing and Revenues

Airline Economics Review (PDF)

3

Operating Costs and Productivity

- Components of Airline Operating Costs
- Measures of Aircraft and Labor Productivity

Operating Costs and Productivity (PDF)

4

Load and Spill Analysis

- Demand Stochasticity and Flight Leg "Spill Models"
- Estimation of Unconstrained Demand

Load Factor Analysis (PDF) (Courtesy of Boeing. Used with permission.)

Airline Demand Analysis and Spill Modeling (PDF)

5

Airline Schedule Development

- Network Supply Definitions and Concepts
- Timetable Development Issues and Constraints

Airline Schedule Development (PDF)

6

Passenger Choice Models

- Decision Window Market Share Model
- Consumer Choice of Path/Fare Options

Introduction to PODS Passenger Choice Models (PDF)

Decision Window Model (PDF) (Courtesy of Boeing. Used with permission.)

7

Introduction to ePODS Airline Management Game

- Baseline Networks and Schedules
- Overview of Inputs and Outputs

ePODS Airline Management Educational Game (PDF)

8

ePODS Work Session

- Present and Discuss Baseline ePODS Results
- Software Installation and Instructions

9

Fleet Assignment Optimization (Prof. Barnhart)

- Incorporation of Spill and Recapture Rates
- Leg Independent vs. Itinerary-based Approaches

Airline Fleet Assignment (PDF) (Courtesy of Cynthia Barnhart. Used with permission.)

10

ePODS Work Session

- Presentation of Round 1 Input Strategies
- Results: Initial Fleet Assignment

11

Route Planning and Network Strategies

- Route Evaluation in Hub Networks
- Route Profitability Estimation Issues

Route Planning and Evaluation (PDF)

12

ePODS Work Session

- Presentation of Round 2 Input Strategies
- Results: Hub Schedule Shifts and Fleet Assignment

13

Scheduling and Operational Constraints

- Aircraft Rotations and Irregular Operations
- Demand Driven Dispatch - Flexible Fleet Assignment

Demand Driven Dispatch (PDF)

14

ePODS Work Session

- Presentation of Round 3 Input Strategies
- Results: Route Selection and Evaluation

15

Mid-Term Exam (In Class)

16

Airline Fleet Planning Issues

- Commercial Aircraft Categories and Characteristics
- Technical and Performance Characteristics
- Implications for Fleet Changes in ePODS

Airline Fleet Planning Models (PDF)

17

AMG Work Session

- Presentation of Round 4 Input Strategies
- Results: Impacts of Fleet Changes

18

Revenue Management Concept and Models

- Introduction to Seat Inventory Control Process
- EMSR Flight Leg Optimization

Introduction to Revenue Management: Flight Leg Revenue Optimization (PDF)

19

Overbooking Methods

- Overview of Theory and Current Practice
- Evolution of Probabilistic/Cost-Based Models

Flight Overbooking: Models and Practice (PDF)

20

O-D/Network Seat Inventory Control

- Network Optimization Models
- O-D Control Development in Practice

Network Revenue Management: Origin-Destination Control (PDF)

21

ePODS Work Session

- Presentation of Round 5 Input Strategies
- Results: Full-up Scheduling and Route Selection

22

Open Session

- Guest Lecture on Pricing/RM

23

Airline Pricing Structures and Strategies

- Differential Pricing and Fare Restrictions
- Implications for Price Changes in ePODS

Pricing Challenges: ePODS and Reality (PDF)

24

Airline Revenue Management Systems

- Evolution of Capabilities and Current Status
- Relationships to CRS and Distribution

Origin-Destination Control: What Have We Learned? (PDF)

25

ePODS Work Session

- Presentation of Round 6 Input Strategies
- Results: Limited Fare Modifications

26

Summary: Airline Management Challenges

- Discussion of ePODS Lessons
- Relationship to Current Airline Industry Issues

Willingness to Pay and Competitive Revenue Management (PDF)