| SES # | Topics | Key Dates |
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| 1 |
Course Introduction - Review of Syllabus and Subject Requirements - Introduction to Airline Planning Processes and Systems |
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| 2 |
Airline Economics Review - Demand and Market Share Models - Differential Pricing and Revenues |
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| 3 |
Operating Costs and Productivity - Components of Airline Operating Costs - Measures of Aircraft and Labor Productivity |
Assignment 1 out |
| 4 |
Load and Spill Analysis - Demand Stochasticity and Flight Leg "Spill Models" - Estimation of Unconstrained Demand |
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| 5 |
Airline Schedule Development - Network Supply Definitions and Concepts - Timetable Development Issues and Constraints |
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| 6 |
Passenger Choice Models - Decision Window Market Share Model - Consumer Choice of Path/Fare Options |
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| 7 |
Introduction to ePODS Airline Management Game - Baseline Networks and Schedules - Overview of Inputs and Outputs |
Assignment 1 due |
| 8 |
ePODS Work Session - Present and Discuss Baseline ePODS Results - Software Installation and Instructions |
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| 9 |
Fleet Assignment Optimization (Prof. Barnhart) - Incorporation of Spill and Recapture Rates - Leg Independent vs. Itinerary-based Approaches |
Assignment 2 out |
| 10 |
ePODS Work Session - Presentation of Round 1 Input Strategies - Results: Initial Fleet Assignment |
Round 1 Game Inputs due |
| 11 |
Route Planning and Network Strategies - Route Evaluation in Hub Networks - Route Profitability Estimation Issues |
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| 12 |
ePODS Work Session - Presentation of Round 2 Input Strategies - Results: Hub Schedule Shifts and Fleet Assignment |
Round 2 Game Inputs due |
| 13 |
Scheduling and Operational Constraints - Aircraft Rotations and Irregular Operations - Demand Driven Dispatch - Flexible Fleet Assignment |
Assignment 2 due |
| 14 |
ePODS Work Session - Presentation of Round 3 Input Strategies - Results: Route Selection and Evaluation |
Round 3 Game Inputs due |
| 15 | Mid-Term Exam (In Class) | |
| 16 |
Airline Fleet Planning Issues - Commercial Aircraft Categories and Characteristics - Technical and Performance Characteristics - Implications for Fleet Changes in ePODS |
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| 17 |
AMG Work Session - Presentation of Round 4 Input Strategies - Results: Impacts of Fleet Changes |
Round 4 Game Inputs due |
| 18 |
Revenue Management Concept and Models - Introduction to Seat Inventory Control Process - EMSR Flight Leg Optimization |
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| 19 |
Overbooking Methods - Overview of Theory and Current Practice - Evolution of Probabilistic/Cost-Based Models |
Assignment 3 out |
| 20 |
O-D/Network Seat Inventory Control - Network Optimization Models - O-D Control Development in Practice |
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| 21 |
ePODS Work Session - Presentation of Round 5 Input Strategies - Results: Full-up Scheduling and Route Selection |
Round 5 Game Inputs due |
| 22 |
Open Session - Guest Lecture on Pricing/RM |
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| 23 |
Airline Pricing Structures and Strategies - Differential Pricing and Fare Restrictions - Implications for Price Changes in ePODS |
Assignment 3 due |
| 24 |
Airline Revenue Management Systems - Evolution of Capabilities and Current Status - Relationships to CRS and Distribution |
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| 25 |
ePODS Work Session - Presentation of Round 6 Input Strategies - Results: Limited Fare Modifications |
Round 6 Game Inputs due |
| 26 |
Summary: Airline Management Challenges - Discussion of ePODS Lessons - Relationship to Current Airline Industry Issues |