A Model for Projecting Flight Delays During Irregular Operation Conditions

Khaled F. Abdelghany, Sharmila S. Shah, Sidhartha Raina, Ahmed F. Abdelghany

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Abstract

On-time performance of airlines schedule is key factor in maintaining current customer satisfaction and attracting new ones. This requires management of the different operation resources (crew/aircraft) to ensure their on-time readiness for each flight in the planned schedule. However, flight schedules are often subjected to irregularity. In particular, weather accounts for nearly 75% of system delays. Due to the tight connection among airlines resources, these delays could dramatically propagate over time and space unless the proper recovery actions are taken. This paper presents a model which projects flight delays and alerts for possible future breaks during irregular operation conditions. The results of applying the model at the operation control center of a major airlines company in the US are presented.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Air Transport Management
Volume55
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2004

Keywords

  • airlines schedule
  • shortest path algorithm
  • irregular operations
  • proactive recovery

Disciplines

  • Tourism and Travel
  • Management and Operations
  • Theory and Algorithms

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