Synopsis
This title analyzes why such profitable carriers as Eastern and PanAm failed, and which airlines may be similarly doomed.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-01-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 252 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 18.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
From two long-time airline industry observers comes this rare inside look at an industry facing an uncertain future as it copes with the consequences of domestic deregulation and the conflict raging internationally over protectionism and free trade.
Industry Reviews
From 1987 to 1991, the airlines geared up for a boom that never happened. Passenger traffic declined, debt increased, and costs rose. As detailed by Ott, a reporter covering deregulation for Aviation Week, and investment firm manager Neidl, the big three (United, Delta, and American) have been going through tortuous upheaval to restructure after the models of Southwest, ValuJet, and Comair, which concentrate on short routes, low costs, and low fares. The continuing efforts of USAir, Continental, and Northwest to restructure, contain costs, and develop worldwide alliances are also presented. The authors conclude by highlighting the breakup of Russia's Aeroflot and discussing the future of aircraft technology through corporate and government partnerships for supersonic transport and superjumbo development. Distinguished by its good coverage, this book provides more detail than most general readers would generally encounter and they'll be glad to read it here. For collections dealing with aviation and/or business. William A. McIntyre, New Hampshire Technical Coll. Lib., Nashua
Adams
A behind-the-scenes look at the airline industry as it copes with the consequences of domestic deregulation and the international conflict over protection and free trade, revealing the corporate battles, upheavals, and personalities shaping the industry. Discusses the impact of deregulation on regional carriers, the KLM-Northwest alliance, prospects for high-speed civilian transport, and spiraling labor costs. Includes b&w photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Reference & Research Book News (03/01/1996)
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