The Evolution of the Low-Cost Carriers in Australia’s International Air Freight Market

This study examines the development of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in Australia’s export and import air freight markets. The period is from 2004 to 2020. used a qualitative instrumental case research approach. data gathered for was examined by document analysis. found that share annual markets occurred three distinct phases. In initial phase, 2004-2005, market served just one carrier (LCC) Pacific Blue Airlines, who did not transport any or 2004. 2005, airline made strategic policy decision freight. Phase 2 saw inception international services Jetstar Airways 2006. immediately gained traffic. third phase took place 2007 2020, when major Asia-based entered market, starting with AirAsia-X 2007. growth rates oscillated substantially over period, particularly Despite strong growth, shares are considerably lower than those dedicated all-cargo full-service networks (FSNCs).