Airline operations: a practical guide (1st)

Written by an international range of industry practitioners, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the essence and nature of airline operations in terms of an operational and regulatory framework, the myriad of planning activities leading up to the current day, and the nature of intense activity that typifies both normal and disruptive airline operations.

The first section outlines the importance of the regulatory framework underpinning airline operations, exploring how airlines structure themselves in terms of network and business model.

The second section draws attention to the operational environment, explaining the framework of the air traffic system and processes instigated by operational departments within airlines.