Demand Forecasting and Fleet Assignment System Design for Cost Optimization

AnadoluJet

AnadoluJet was founded on April 23rd, 2008 as a trademark of Turkish Airlines. It adopts low cost air transport model. By offering simplified service for reasonable price, AnadoluJet makes air transportation affordable for more people. AnadoluJet Brand Management components, such as aircraft maintenance, flight safety, carriage liability etc., are under Turkish Airlines’ responsibility.

First flights of AnadoluJet were launched with a fleet of 5 aircrafts and now the company continues its operations with a fleet of 27 aircrafts which includes 10 B737-700, 5 A320-200 and 12 B737-800. In 2008, 2.2 million passengers travelled between Ankara and other cities by the flights of AnadoluJet and the number reached 4 million in 2012. Connection to the capital Ankara has become easier and more economical. AnadoluJet does not offer business class in order to keep the costs lower.