One of the major impacts of deregulation is the creation of major airport hubs. Deregulation helped to create an environment where major airlines benefit by using the hub system. The purpose of this paper is to examine possible differences between hub and non-hub airports. The authors gathered both primary and secondary data on the 100 busiest U.S. airports. This study uses passenger levels, current capacity, and other variables to analyze possible differences based on airport type. The authors hope to stimulate discussion by government officials, airport authorities, and academics concerning airport policy decisions. References, appendix, 10p.
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