Air Travel University Core text Recommendations

A Listmania! list by Justin O'Brien (Surrey, UK)
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No Frills: The truth behind the low-cost revolution in the skies
1.  No Frills: The truth behind the low-cost revolution in the skies by Simon Calder
The list author says:
  "Great story telling of the history of the low cost airlines.  Snappy airline potted history per chapter approach.  Rich, but easy to read."
£9.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback
2.  From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback by Gordon Bethune
The list author says:
  "Over look the hero worship 'I'm a super star' repeating and you will see the compelling management of change, monster turn around story of a US major airline, Continental"
£15.59   Used & New from: £1.08
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Ryanair: How a Small Irish Airline Conquered Europe
3.  Ryanair: How a Small Irish Airline Conquered Europe by Siobhan Creaton
The list author says:
  "Great, very easy to read history of Ryanair, the clear European leader in 'can't be beaten on price' low cost carrier"
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3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Go: An Airline Adventure
4.  Go: An Airline Adventure by Barbara Cassani
The list author says:
  "Many people say (particularly my wife) this is an inspirational account on how to set up a quality low cost carrier with a caring, corporate culture"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Airline Marketing and Management
5.  Airline Marketing and Management by Stephen Shaw
The list author says:
  "We use this as a multi-functional introductory text at BCUC.ac.uk it gives a to the point overview of the marketing and management airline fundamentals. Good value and much used by our students."
Used & New from: £3.12
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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EasyJet: The Story of Britain's Biggest Low-cost Airline
6.  EasyJet: The Story of Britain's Biggest Low-cost Airline by Lois Jones
The list author says:
  "I am a big fan of these kinds of organisational histories - although they do not work well as referernce text books - they provide a great insight into an incredibly pioneering and successful airline."
Used & New from: £0.80
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Straight and Level: Practical Airline Economics
7.  Straight and Level: Practical Airline Economics by Stephen Holloway
The list author says:
  "Straight and level is an effective and unique book in detaling the ins and outs of airline economics.  Entry level students may find this a little heavy going, but it is solid, well written & complete"
Used & New from: £25.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Airline Business
8.  The Airline Business by Rigas Doganis
The list author says:
  "1 of 3 Rigas titles that all serious air travel students should use.  I find the dense text hard to cope with but Rigas  (ex CEO of Olympic) has great inside industry knowledge"
£32.55   Used & New from: £21.99
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Airport Business
9.  The Airport Business by Professor Rigas Doganis
The list author says:
  "Not too many texts around focus on the airport business - therefore a must read"
£36.99   Used & New from: £13.03

Flying Off Course: The Economics of International Airlines
10.  Flying Off Course: The Economics of International Airlines by Rigas Doganis
The list author says:
  "Rigas on international airline economics"
£33.99   Used & New from: £8.13
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Managing Airports: An International Perspective
11.  Managing Airports: An International Perspective by Anne Graham
The list author says:
  "One of only two texts to tackle this specialist subject.  Well laid out, plenty of good research content, perhaps a little heavy for 1st year students"
Used & New from: £12.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Airport Operations
12.  Airport Operations by Norman J Ashford
The list author says:
  "Hard to identify a better book on this subject."
£38.71   Used & New from: £15.88
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Airport Planning & Management
13.  Airport Planning & Management by Alexander T. Wells
The list author says:
  "Strong American course text book style - but some great content"
£33.24   Used & New from: £9.84
2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Air Transportation: A Management Perspective
14.  Air Transportation: A Management Perspective by Alexander T. Wells
The list author says:
  "Very popular with our students through until their final year, much content lies at the heart of aviation management."
Used & New from: £4.45

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