In this paper, an analysis package is put forth for use in a profit-oriented carrier for the following routing and scheduling questions. From the competition and traffic potential point of view, (i) should the carrier enter into a Civil Aeronautics Board (C.A.B.) authorized market in providing service between the city pair; (ii) if market entry is warranted, should the city pair be served by a non-stop, multi-stop route, connecting service or certain combinations of the three?
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