The so called low cost model has proved to be financially and operationally robust fora number of short haul airline operations in various regions world-wide and airportshave responded to the potential opportunities that have arisen by the growth of lowcost airlines. The low cost model has...

This paper uses case studies to look at the impact of low-cost airlines on two European airports. Low-cost airlines continue to exert an influence in air transport markets and small airports face pressures to compete for their business. The low-cost model motivates airlines to negotiate...