Spatial multiproduct pricing: empirical evidence on intra-European duopoly airline markets

Author: Nero G.

Source: Applied Economics, Volume 30, Number 4, 1 April 1998 , pp. 465-475(11)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This paper estimates a model of spatial multiproduct duopoly pricing when the location patterns differ across markets. The theoretical model suggests that the neighbouring configuration yields less competitive Nash prices than the interlaced configuration. I apply this model to data for intra-European duopoly airline markets. The empirical results support the theoretical model since I find that fares are higher on intra-European markets that exhibit neighbouring configurations in the time domain. This result suggests that price competition is reduced when each airline operates on a specific segment of the timetable (e.g. the first 12 hours of the day). Clearly, this result has several implications for policy makers and/or airport authorities in charge of awarding slots.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1998-04-01

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