The Impact of Discount Airlines on Fares in Canada
Date
1999-06
Authors
Mentzer, Marc S.
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Administrative Sciences Association of Canada
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Conference Proceeding and Abstract
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Abstract
Analysis of airfares for domestic flights in Canada shows that the presence of low fare carriers has no impact on the fares of major carriers serving a given city pair. WestJet, the sole exception, did have a downward effect on major airlines' fares.
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WestJet, airlines, airfares, Canada
Citation
Mentzer, Marc S. (1999). The Impact of Discount Airlines on Fares in Canada. Proceedings: Tourism and Hospitality Management, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Vol. 20, No. 23, 13-21, Saint John, New Brunswick.