Management strategies for regional aiports: A study applied to Lleida- Alguaire Airport

Purpose: The main objective of this article is to analyse the current situation at Lleida-Alguaire Airport and propose possible actions to increase its profitability. Design/methodology/approach: This study presents the method as a research tool applied to regional airports, in particular, Lleida-Al...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autores: Daries Ramón, Natalia, Cristobal-Fransi, Eduard
Tipo de documento: artigo
Data de publicação:2017
País:España
Recursos:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositório:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglês
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/105426
Acesso em linha:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/105426
https://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jairm.76
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:Airports--Spain--Catalonia
Airports--Marketing
Airport
Tourism
Marketing
Air transport
AENA
Aeroport de Lleida-Alguaire
Aeroports -- Catalunya
Aeroports -- Màrqueting
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai::Aeroports
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Resumo:Purpose: The main objective of this article is to analyse the current situation at Lleida-Alguaire Airport and propose possible actions to increase its profitability. Design/methodology/approach: This study presents the method as a research tool applied to regional airports, in particular, Lleida-Alguaire Airport. Findings: The study shows the importance of air transport and the current situation of Spanish airports, specifically in Catalonia, exposing the main air traffic imbalances between different airports and their effect on tourism. Finally, it describes and analyses the situation of Lleida-Alguaire Airport. Originality/value: This article is one of the first works to focus on regional airports and it seeks ways to improve their economic and social efficiency. Practical Implications: Some actions in relation with aeronautical traffic are presented in order to improve and increase the efficiency of the system.