statistical model for the passengers'sequential choice of airport and airline is calibrated. It appears that thechoice sequence … first airport, then airline is statistically preferable to thereversed choice sequence. Frequency, the average number of … seats offered by anairline and access time to the airport are all significant. Separate models areestimated for business and …

degree of competition on the route and airport. We control for weather, congestion, date, and characteristics of the airport … airport with less competition may lead to more delays. Surprisingly, a less competitive route may reduce delays. …