Airlines network analysis on an air-rail multimodal system

Abstract

The network is a key asset for airlines because it defines their market power and constrains resource 12 allocation. In a hub and spoke network, short flights feed the airlines’ hubs to distribute passengers. 13 This network configuration is widely used by the industry as it increases their potential global con- 14 nectivity. Therefore, the analysis of the hub connectivity is paramount when assessing the efficiency 15 of long-haul airline’s schedules.