Classic Airlines Marketing Solutions Classic Airlines is a company dealing with increased costs in labor and fuel costs that have resulted in a reduction of bottom line profits in 2004 of over $60 million, while only growing the revenue side by 1%. At the same time the loyalty program has decreased by 19%, and current members are flying 21% less than prior year. Overall the loyalty customers were flying less with Classic and the remaining members flew at a decreased cost in 2004, with a rate
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POSITIONING STRATEGY WITH A NEW IDENTITY: A case study of VIETNAM AIRLINES by Le Hong Dac A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Business Administration Examination Committee: Dr. Truong Quang (Chairman) Dr. Clemens Bechter Dr. Lalit.M.Johri Nationality: Vietnamese Previous Degree: Bachelor of Economics University
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Worldwide events such as the Gulf War, followed by a recession, put a burden on the airline industry and on Lufthansa as a company. These events caused a major decrease in the amount of seats filled in the airline industry. In 1991 the Seat Factor decreased to about 57 percent in Europe, compared to 65 percent worldwide. Socio-Cultural/ Demographic: You can infer from the case that the growing alliances in the airline industry have been increasing due to globalization. In 1991, Lufthansa had an increase
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streamline operations and increase productivity. To accomplish this, businesses use an aggregate planning model to develop a game plan that will assist them with determining their staffing requirements, materials needed, estimated timelines and budget costs so they can better plan ahead. Minimize Staffing Fluctuations By using aggregate planning to forecast production demand, businesses are better able to predict their staffing requirements. Businesses that need additional employees on a temporary basis
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AIRBUS CASE ANALYSIS The possibility of an investor surviving a competition depends on the ability to overcome internal and external threats, while at the same time developing a strategy that creates aspects of differentiation, driven by economic logic. The airline industry has been a competitive industry, especially over the last half century. The two main competitors: - the Airbus and Boeing have exhibited a long-term rivalry for the market share. While the two have had a different staging of
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Analyzing Southwest Airlines using the Congruence Model Company’s Strategy: Southwest’s strategy is to improve efficiency in its operations and pass cost saving to its customers by offering them low and competitive prices. Southwest Airlines is dedicated to providing the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and company Spirit. Analyze each key element of the company separately based on the congruence Model Organization Structure
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Government Intervention | Market Deregulation: * Free to set fares * European airlines to fly any route between EU countries * Any intra-country route between two European cities | Open for new competition | | European Union eliminated duty free sales on intra-EU flights | Has to pay duties | Ryanair Challenges & Strategy Description | Cashflow problem, Funded by Ryan Family | Strategy | Low cost carriersCost side: * Cut loss-making routes * Eliminate in-flight amenities (such
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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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will replaced their tired and aging fleet of ATR-72 aircraft. Additionally 2015 will be the 35th anniversary of the airline (2). Both of these events provide synergy for the Ho`olaule`a marketing campaign, which means celebration in Hawaiian. Billboards, market research, twitter and celebratory parties will be utilizing to increase brand recognition and thus revenue for airline. All of this will be achieved with a modest budget of 2.5 million dollar over an 18
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