Multivariate statistical analysis is used to estimate the impacts of a major capacity expansion at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The model relates the Daily Flight Time Index (DFTI) to demand, weather, origin airport congestion, and the expansion itself. The effect of the capacity...

This paper proposes a utility-based methodology to quantify passengers’ benefit resulting from airlines’ adaptation and improvement of service after airport expansion. A numerical example is given to demonstrate its applications in practice.