Title: Identify the factors affecting airline profitability.
Course: Aviation Operations Management (20998) > Section: Exploring the Economics of Aviation Operations

Identification should include

- cost available seat mile (CASM), which includes fuel, labor, insurance, and maintenance
- aircraft type and design decisions
- fleet management
- flight service area
- personnel training.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors/variables do you need to know to calculate CASM for any flight?
- How do airlines determine the types of planes they need for their fleets?
- What tools can one use to compute CASM?
- What factors go into determining the route structure for a given airline?
- What challenges do start-up airlines face in determining route structure?