For example, a large cargo airline receives a large last-minute shipment request during a typically busy route. Using this new approach, the airline would:
Analyze current bookings and remaining capacity
Forecast expected future demand
Evaluate the revenue potential of the current request versus potential future bookings
Optimize capacity allocation across the network
Present trade-offs between immediate revenue and long-term customer value
This integrated approach helps mitigate the negative impact of seasonal imbalances, encourages more stable capacity utilization across seasons and strengthens long-term relationships with shippers — creating sustainable value beyond short-term revenue optimization.