Managing Airline Crew Scheduling in an Era of Operational Complexity and Real Time Decision Making

Subhani Shaik

Abstract: The airline crew scheduling problem has received extensive attention, particularly in the last 60 years. This problem is frequently divided into crew pairing and crew assignments because of its large size and the complex safety agreements and contractual rules. Several solution methodologies have been developed, but many objectives and constraints are treated approximately and research is ongoing. The process integrates crew qualifications, duty and rest limitations, aircraft types, base assignments, and seniority rules to construct legal and cost-effective schedules. Modern crew scheduling systems must also support dynamic re-optimization in response to disruptions such as weather events, aircraft maintenance issues, and crew unavailability. Advanced algorithms, including integer programming, heuristics, and real-time decision support, are increasingly used to balance operational reliability, crew satisfaction, and cost efficiency. As airlines scale operations and regulatory complexity grows, robust crew scheduling solutions play a critical role in maintaining safety, compliance, and on-time performance.

Keywords: airline crew scheduling, crew pairing and assignment, operational disruptions, optimization algorithms, regulatory compliance

How to Cite?: Subhani Shaik, "Managing Airline Crew Scheduling in an Era of Operational Complexity and Real Time Decision Making", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1227-1229, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251216011545, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251216011545