A Classification and Assessment of Research Streams on Low Cost Modeling in Civil Aviation Transportation Industry

Abstract

This article attempts to identify key research streams in Civil Aviation Transportation Industry during the past decade and highlights the evolution of the literature. Progress in six established research thrusts and a new research stream is discussed. Using content analysis, the existing research is also examined from a methodological point of view. The review provides evidence for an increasingly sophisticated and rich body of knowledge in global Civil Aviation Transportation Industry.

Keywords: Civil Aviation Transportation Industry (CATI), Low Cost Strategies (LCS), Low Cost Carriers (LCCs), Classification, Assessment.