hub-and-spoke network
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A hub-and-spoke network in air travel is a system where a major airport (the "hub") serves as a central point for coordinating flights to and from many smaller airports (the "spokes"). Airlines use this model to increase the number of passengers on their flights and offer more frequent departures.12
In this system, passengers often travel from their origin to a hub airport and then transfer to another flight to reach their final destination. This allows airlines to efficiently manage their routes and schedules, though it can sometimes lead to inconvenient connections for travelers. Major airlines like American Airlines utilize this hub-and-spoke model, with key hubs located in cities such as Chicago, Dallas, and New York.234
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