Indian Airline Industry Indian aviation industry has been ruled by the two state airlines: Air India and Indian Airlines for quite a while. Till 1990 there were very strict rules for the new entrants on operating their air taxis. No private carrier was allowed to fly more than 700 Kms at a stretch. The government disapproved the privatisation of the state airlines despite the losses incurred by them. For 40 years the 2 airlines ruled the Indian aviation industry. It was only in 1990-1991 that
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Ryan McHugh Marketing Plan Southwest Airlines Green Initiatives Executive Summary Southwest Airlines was formed in 1971 as a small airline in texas offering services between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Its goal at the time was to provide to customers an airline that got passengers to their destinations on time, for a low price, while making it an enjoyable experience overall. By taking these simple goals and making them a reality for customers, Southwest has been able to expand into
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civil aviation started to over 1.2 billion (U.S Travel association) in the recent years. The increase in the size and the efficiency of the aircrafts have paved road for an efficient long distance air travel. Due to the, rise in the low-cost carrier business model, there has been a drastic increase in domestic air travel as well. The reduction in the prices of air fare and the increase in safety and accessibility of air transport have changed the mind-set of recent travellers. Aircrafts are not only
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call centres. There are four major players dominate the outbound sector. Leisure is big business. The leisure industry encompasses sport and recreation, health and fitness, betting and gambling. Whether you want to spend your relaxation time actively - by going to the gym, playing your favourite sport, visiting your local theme park, or passively - at the cinema, the bingo hall, or the casino, the leisure industry can cater for your every mood. Background: Intercontinental park lane London is one
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Friendly Skies October 18, 2010 Discuss the trends in the U.S airline industry and how these trends might impact a company’s strategy. Despite the unpredictable and rising costs of aircraft fuel, oil and maintenance, threats of terrorism, and fear of decreases in business and leisure travelers, the airline industry has remained resilient in recent years. According to Air Transport Association of America (ATA), (2006), the airline industry lost about 13 billion dollars during the early 1990s, and earned
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Global Industry Trends & Future Outlook The global airline industry basically comprises of air transport service providers of both passengers and cargo. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global airline industry has doubled its revenue over the last decade, from US$369 billion in 2004 to a projected US$746 billion in 2014 (PwC, 2015). According to the IBISWorld Industry Report (2015), the global airline industry looks set to increase its revenue growth by 1.2% to
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Southwest Airlines Calsouthern University Introduction “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else (Sam Walton, 2015).” Millions of people fly everyday. Southwest airlines provide low-fare travel among 58 cities in the United States. Although the airline industry suffered greatly in the aftermath of September 11, Southwest was able to continue to hold strong. Southwest airline continues
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Since the 1960’s, Southwest Airlines has been intensively competing to provide exceptional customer service and a stable work environment, while offering low airlines fares. On March 15, 1967, Air Southwest Co. was incorporated and in 1971 the airline changed its name to what is known today as Southwest Airlines. Herb Kelleher and Rollin King entered a highly competitive industry in the state of Texas, thus prompting three other airlines to file a temporary restraining order against Air Southwest
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Strategic Enterprise Systems Group Project Executive Summary IT is one of the major enablers of AirAsia’s successful low cost business model. Based on the environmental scanning performed, the demand for Low Cost Carrier (LCC) is expected to expand rapidly attracting more players to join the market thus increasing the degree of rivalry within the industry. In responding to this condition, it is imperative for AirAsia to continuously identify new sources of cost advantage so that it can provide
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air in an airline industry bogged down by the ways of legacy carriers that were unconcerned with customer service and known for price gouging. JetBlue was revolutionary. With a fleet of new planes -- all Airbus A320s, which cut down on repair costs -- a staff that worked primarily from home, and 40% of ticket sales executed online, the company emerged as the premier low-cost carrier focused on providing extra-friendly, efficient service (LaMotta, 2010). Jet blue was a discount airline carrier
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