Management strategies for regional aiports: A study applied to Lleida - Alguaire Airport

Abstract Purpose: The main objective of this article is to analyse the current situation at Lleida-Alguaire Airport and propose possible actions to increase its profitability. Design/methodology/approach: This study presents the method as a research tool applied to regional airports, in particular, Lleida-Alguaire Airport. Findings: The study shows the importance of air transport and the current situation of Spanish airports, specifically in Catalonia, exposing the main air traffic imbalances between different airports and their effect on tourism. Finally, it describes and analyses the situation of Lleida-Alguaire Airport. Originality/value: This article is one of the first works to focus on regional airports and it seeks ways to improve their economic and social efficiency. Practical Implications: Some actions in relation with aeronautical traffic are presented in order to improve and increase the efficiency of the system.The authors of this project thank the Catalan Government for the accreditation granted as Emerging Research Group GRTESC (2014 SGR 82). They would also like to thank University of Lleida for the support granted with the UdL Research Programme (2017-TR265). This research article has received a grant for its linguistic revision from the Language Institute of the University of Lleida (2017 call)