model, and that was to follow the same model as Southwest Airlines in the United States. Because Luck Air is considered a domestic airline in China they operate on a small scale compared to major competitors and so it made economical sense to offer low-cost, high-efficiency to their customers. In 2007 Lucky Air was able to more than double the amount of passengers from the year before by using a low-cost tactic. However other airlines have also caught on to offering low-cost fares for domestic
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Southwest Airlines is one of the US based major air carrier based out of Dallas Texas where it commenced operations on June 18, 1971. It was founded by Rollin King and Herb Kelleher got together and decided to start a "different kind of airline”. " They began with one simple notion: If you get your passengers to their destinations when they want to get there, on time, at the lowest possible fares, and make darn sure they have a good time doing it, people will fly your airline" (1). Southwest
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The Development and History of AIRASIA AIRASIA is one among the top International brand in the low cost Airline Industry. Airasia brand came into existence in 1993, it was a joint public-private sector enterprise, however in 2001 current CEO Mr. Tony Fernandes purchased it and It was under him the Airasia brand got global recognition and unimaginable growth which started right from 2002 and continues till date, AirAsia started moving up the ladder under Tony's leadership from 2002 onwards
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Southwest Airlines is one of the US based major air carrier based out of Dallas Texas where it commenced operations on June 18, 1971. It was founded by Rollin King and Herb Kelleher got together and decided to start a "different kind of airline”. " They began with one simple notion: If you get your passengers to their destinations when they want to get there, on time, at the lowest possible fares, and make darn sure they have a good time doing it, people will fly your airline" (1). Southwest
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competititors – the firm’s industry environment was seeing the rise of many competitors mainly Southwest airlines. Jetblue’s reaction to problem Passenger’s bill of rights- this can be seena as a reactive strategy to correct problem that occurred during ice storm. Assembly of new senior management team Founding of jetblue Neeleman’s vision: a company that would combine the low fares of a discount airline carrier with the comforts of a small cozy den in people’s homes. Introduction of 24 channel live
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business environment, any organization must achieve, at least temporarily, a competitive advantage. A low cost/price strategy: focuses on providing goods, services at a lower cost than the competition. This strategy requires as well a tight cost-control system, benefiting from economies of scale in production and experience curve effects. Differentiation strategies: The firm ability to offer products and services that are perceived by the customer as being superior and unique relative to those of its competitors
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Communication Technologies (ICTs) have revolutionized the entire business world. The airline industry in particular has fostered a dependency on technology for their operational and strategic management. Airlines were early adopters of ICTs and have a long history of technological innovation, in comparison to many other travel and tourism businesses. British Airways (BA) is one of the world’s leading global premium airlines. It operates a worldwide air cargo business, largely in conjunction with our scheduled
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SWA passes on to passengers in lower ticket prices. Southwest airlines which are one of the well-known low cost carriers in the United States used the niche market strategy to maintain competitive advantage from its rivals. They avoided large airports, focused mainly on short flights which are ideal for families and business people, as well as excluded seating requirement and on flight meals to reduce their cost South West Airlines tangible resources can be divided into three main categories;
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2011 Executive Summary AA is burdened by high labor costs, a weak balance sheet, perpetual union issues, increasing pressure from low-cost carriers (LCCs), incessant losses. AA must address its high costs, improve its international offerings, and find a solution to the competitive threat posed by LCCs Chiu Cloud Supreeth Kini Fabien Levet Amruta Vantipalli 9/1/2011 Table of Contents Introduction.......................................................................................
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Introduction: Qantas Airways is saddled with high operational cost due to high fuel cost and lower levels of global airline traffic. To achieve customer intimacy and operational excellence, and remain competitive, Qantas Airways have to introduce new technology to replace its 30 year old date center which might be operating on legacy systems. Need for New Systems. It is worth noting that the airline industry has much been impacted with “disruptive technology”. Travel reservations, bookings, and seat assignments
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