This paper deals with the use of advanced statistics and data mining techniques to extract knowledge from large databases containing passenger and booking information (mainly the so called Passenger Name Records, PNR) of a major German airline company. Such knowledge is used to predict passenger behavior, which in turn is used to optimize capacity planning and improve overbooking management. The preliminary results, obtained on a sample of selected flights, show that it is possible to successfully use PNR data and appropriate models to improve the overbooking optimization process. Critical success factors are: (a) data collection and preparation; (b) the method used for exploratory analysis and data reduction; (c) the forecasting methods: complex methods performed better, but simple methods might be preferred due to lower computational requirements and overall cost.

AN APPLICATION OF DATA MINING METHODS TO AIRLINE OVERBOOKING OPTIMIZATION / Virili, Francesco; Freisleben, B.; Kalka, K. U.; Oppitz, U.. - (2002), pp. 88-93. (Intervento presentato al convegno - tenutosi a Milano nel 17-18 Settembre 2002).

AN APPLICATION OF DATA MINING METHODS TO AIRLINE OVERBOOKING OPTIMIZATION

VIRILI, Francesco;
2002-01-01

Abstract

This paper deals with the use of advanced statistics and data mining techniques to extract knowledge from large databases containing passenger and booking information (mainly the so called Passenger Name Records, PNR) of a major German airline company. Such knowledge is used to predict passenger behavior, which in turn is used to optimize capacity planning and improve overbooking management. The preliminary results, obtained on a sample of selected flights, show that it is possible to successfully use PNR data and appropriate models to improve the overbooking optimization process. Critical success factors are: (a) data collection and preparation; (b) the method used for exploratory analysis and data reduction; (c) the forecasting methods: complex methods performed better, but simple methods might be preferred due to lower computational requirements and overall cost.
2002
9783933609137
AN APPLICATION OF DATA MINING METHODS TO AIRLINE OVERBOOKING OPTIMIZATION / Virili, Francesco; Freisleben, B.; Kalka, K. U.; Oppitz, U.. - (2002), pp. 88-93. (Intervento presentato al convegno - tenutosi a Milano nel 17-18 Settembre 2002).
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