This study examines the potential to use online ticketing data to model airport choice for domestic flights originating in one of the three major airports located in the New York City area. Results indicate that airport accessibility and level of service influence airport choice. Results also suggest that capacity constraints—reflected in sold-out flights and higher fares—may lead to more switching across airports as the flight departure dates approach. This underscores the importance of incorporating the actual flights available and the actual prices seen by consumers at the time that they ticket into multiairport choice models.
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