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Course Introduction
- Review of Syllabus and Subject Requirements
- Introduction to Airline Planning Processes and Systems |
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| 2 |
Airline Economics Review
- Demand and Market Share Models
- Differential Pricing and Revenues |
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Operating Costs and Productivity
- Components of Airline Operating Costs
- Measures of Aircraft and Labor Productivity |
Assignment 1 out |
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Load and Spill Analysis
- Demand Stochasticity and Flight Leg "Spill Models"
- Estimation of Unconstrained Demand |
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Airline Schedule Development
- Network Supply Definitions and Concepts
- Timetable Development Issues and Constraints |
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| 6 |
Passenger Choice Models
- Decision Window Market Share Model
- Consumer Choice of Path/Fare Options |
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| 7 |
Introduction to ePODS Airline Management Game
- Baseline Networks and Schedules
- Overview of Inputs and Outputs |
Assignment 1 due |
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ePODS Work Session
- Present and Discuss Baseline ePODS Results
- Software Installation and Instructions |
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Fleet Assignment Optimization (Prof. Barnhart)
- Incorporation of Spill and Recapture Rates
- Leg Independent vs. Itinerary-based Approaches |
Assignment 2 out |
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ePODS Work Session
- Presentation of Round 1 Input Strategies
- Results: Initial Fleet Assignment |
Round 1 Game Inputs due |
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Route Planning and Network Strategies
- Route Evaluation in Hub Networks
- Route Profitability Estimation Issues |
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| 12 |
ePODS Work Session
- Presentation of Round 2 Input Strategies
- Results: Hub Schedule Shifts and Fleet Assignment |
Round 2 Game Inputs due |
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Scheduling and Operational Constraints
- Aircraft Rotations and Irregular Operations
- Demand Driven Dispatch - Flexible Fleet Assignment |
Assignment 2 due |
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ePODS Work Session
- Presentation of Round 3 Input Strategies
- Results: Route Selection and Evaluation |
Round 3 Game Inputs due |
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Mid-Term Exam (In Class) |
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| 16 |
Airline Fleet Planning Issues
- Commercial Aircraft Categories and Characteristics
- Technical and Performance Characteristics
- Implications for Fleet Changes in ePODS |
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| 17 |
AMG Work Session
- Presentation of Round 4 Input Strategies
- Results: Impacts of Fleet Changes |
Round 4 Game Inputs due |
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Revenue Management Concept and Models
- Introduction to Seat Inventory Control Process
- EMSR Flight Leg Optimization |
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Overbooking Methods
- Overview of Theory and Current Practice
- Evolution of Probabilistic/Cost-Based Models |
Assignment 3 out |
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O-D/Network Seat Inventory Control
- Network Optimization Models
- O-D Control Development in Practice |
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ePODS Work Session
- Presentation of Round 5 Input Strategies
- Results: Full-up Scheduling and Route Selection |
Round 5 Game Inputs due |
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Open Session
- Guest Lecture on Pricing/RM
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Airline Pricing Structures and Strategies
- Differential Pricing and Fare Restrictions
- Implications for Price Changes in ePODS |
Assignment 3 due |
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Airline Revenue Management Systems
- Evolution of Capabilities and Current Status
- Relationships to CRS and Distribution |
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| 25 |
ePODS Work Session
- Presentation of Round 6 Input Strategies
- Results: Limited Fare Modifications |
Round 6 Game Inputs due |
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Summary: Airline Management Challenges
- Discussion of ePODS Lessons
- Relationship to Current Airline Industry Issues |
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