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Southwest's Acquisition Of Airtran: An Analysis Of Short-Term Stock Performance, Dawna Rhoades
Southwest's Acquisition Of Airtran: An Analysis Of Short-Term Stock Performance, Dawna Rhoades
Dawna L Rhoades PhD
This paper examines the short-term stock performance of Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways using time series data consisting of daily and cumulative abnormal returns ± 60 trading days around the merger announcement and merger completion dates. The impact of Southwest’s announcement to acquire AirTran is positive. The daily abnormal returns of Southwest and AirTran, using the S&P 500 as index, are highly significant on the merger announcement date. The impact of the merger completion is mixed, however. Southwest’s share price drifted lower up to the merger date, underperforming the S&P 500, while the share price of AirTran generally drifted higher …
Regional Jet Aircraft Competitiveness: Challenges And Opportunities, Dawna Rhoades
Regional Jet Aircraft Competitiveness: Challenges And Opportunities, Dawna Rhoades
Dawna L Rhoades PhD
No abstract provided.
High-Speed Rail: Will It Change The Dynamics Of Us Intercity Passenger Travel, Dawna Rhoades
High-Speed Rail: Will It Change The Dynamics Of Us Intercity Passenger Travel, Dawna Rhoades
Dawna L Rhoades PhD
As both the skies and highways become more crowded, travellers continue to look for cheaper and efficient alternatives. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, commonly known as Amtrak, faces increased pressure to meet this need. Notorious for failing to meet on-time standards as well as operating consistently at a loss, discussions of the implementation of high-speed rail (HSR) projects has caused increased optimism in the future of US intercity passenger rail. This study reports on research conducted in 2009 comparing US air carriers and highway travel with current Amtrak service. A discussion of HSR is included with an examination of the …
Airline Service Quality: Exploratory Analysis Of Consumer Perceptions And Operational Performance In The Us And Eu, Dawna Rhoades
Airline Service Quality: Exploratory Analysis Of Consumer Perceptions And Operational Performance In The Us And Eu, Dawna Rhoades
Dawna L Rhoades PhD
No abstract provided.
Strategic Imperatives And The Pursuit Of Quality In The Us Airline Industry, Dawna L. Rhoades Phd
Strategic Imperatives And The Pursuit Of Quality In The Us Airline Industry, Dawna L. Rhoades Phd
Dawna L Rhoades PhD
No abstract provided.
Airline Alliance Survival: Analysis, Strategy, And Duration, Dawna L. Rhoades Phd, Sveinn Gudmundsson Phd
Airline Alliance Survival: Analysis, Strategy, And Duration, Dawna L. Rhoades Phd, Sveinn Gudmundsson Phd
Dawna L Rhoades PhD
No abstract provided.
Judging A Book By Its Cover: The Relationship Between Service And Safety Quality In Us National And Regional Airlines, Dawna Rhoades
Judging A Book By Its Cover: The Relationship Between Service And Safety Quality In Us National And Regional Airlines, Dawna Rhoades
Dawna L Rhoades PhD
No abstract provided.
A Typology Of Strategic Alliances In The Airline Industry: Propositions For Stability And Duration, Dawna L. Rhoades Phd
A Typology Of Strategic Alliances In The Airline Industry: Propositions For Stability And Duration, Dawna L. Rhoades Phd
Dawna L Rhoades PhD
No abstract provided.