Hub Airport
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Definition
An airport that serves as a transfer point for connecting flights, typically for one or more airlines
Related Terms
Connecting Flight
A flight that requires changing aircraft at an intermediate airport
Feeder Airline
A regional airline that transports passengers to and from a larger carrier's hub
Flag Carrier
An airline that is designated to represent and carry the flag of its home country
Focus City
An airport where an airline operates significant point-to-point service without full hub operations
Hub-and-Spoke Model
An airline network model routing most flights through a central hub airport
Reliever Airport
An airport designated to reduce congestion at a major commercial airport