Airport Competition

The break-up of BAA and the blocked takeover of Bratislava airport by the competing Vienna airport brought the issue of airport competition to the top of the agenda for air transport policy in Europe. Airport Competition reviews the debate and asks whether airport competition is strong enough to limit market power. It provides evidence on how travellers chose an airport, and on how airports compete in different regions and markets. It also discusses the main policy implications of mergers and subsidies.