hub-and-spoke

• Luftverkehrssystem, bei dem Zubringerflüge von regionalen Flughäfen zu einem zentralen Drehkreuz führen, von dem aus Langstreckenflüge angeboten werden.

A system of air transportation in which local airports provide flights to a central hub airport, from which long-distance flights are available.

1. Centralized transportation modelB2formal

   A system where traffic from many local points (spokes) is funneled through a central hub for efficient distribution or long-distance connections.

   Naben-Speichen-Modell

   • The airline operates a hub-and-spoke model, with all flights connecting through Chicago.
   • Many logistics companies use a hub-and-spoke system to streamline package delivery.
   • The hub-and-spoke network allows for more frequent flights to smaller cities.

   Synonymehub-and-spoke system