Simulation model for airline schedule evaluation

This study introduces a simulation model developed to assess the efficiency of airline scheduling. Our analysis identifies a direct correlation between increased number of flights and overall delay, demonstrating that higher frequencies of flights lead to escalating delays and heightened rates of cancellations. By examining flight delays and cancellations from both passenger and airline perspectives, the paper conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the existing airline schedule based on Air Serbia’s real data. Our findings show that higher flight frequencies lead to increased delays and more cancellations, especially in rotations with many flights, causing cascading cancellations. The resulting insights offer the airline a detailed analysis of flight disruptions, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses inherent in its scheduling strategies.