The IBISWorld Global Passenger Airlines industry report comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers over regular routes and regular schedules. It includes non-scheduled air passenger transport by mainline carriers (national airlines) and charter services. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Domestic airline consists of network and low-cost regional carriers. Network carriers operate a significant portion of their flights using at least one hub where connections are made for flights on a spoke system. Low-cost carriers are those that the industry generally recognizes as operating under a low-cost business model. Regional carriers provide service from small cities, using primarily regional jets to support the network carriers hub and spoke systems.
