The world has become 140% more connected by air since 1990 as a result of more one-stop flights that are abundantly available through airline de-regulation and alliances, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment.
The researchers analysed 1.2 million ticketed itineraries and flight schedules at over 4 600 airports between 1990 and 2012 and were able to quantify the growing connectivity and track how air travel preferences had changed over time.
It was found that the rise of code-sharing flights was making it easier than ever for people to travel the globe.
MIT researchers say that such code-sharing provides global “seamless travel” options for passengers. The researchers also found that during the 1990s, airports like Dubai and Beijing played no role in generating global connectivity. However, these have since become very important connecting hubs.
Source: eTNW
Globe 140% more connected by air since 1990
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