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things through the Southwest Way: A warrior spirit, a servants heart and a fun-LUVing attitude (LUV is the stock symbol under whic...
seen as a maturing industry, and can intensify competition among the largest remaining firms (Hooley et al.,, 2007). The airline i...
being difficult for the entire airline industry. The International Air Transport Association projected in 2007 that the 2008 perfo...
rather than predominantly reactive to market forces influencing prices (Dognais, 2010). Marketing in terms of promotion and abil...
even if airlines are leased tends to be high (Belobaba et al, 2009). The high level of concentration and use of existing brands al...
Were able to pry a little more from the companys recent annual report, which dedicates a great deal of copy to employees (providin...
The company furthermore is "no-frills" (meaning no meals or snacks on board) and a no-assigned seats policy, which helps the carri...
that the organization can ensure that they continue to purchase fuel at the current rate, even if the actual market value of the c...
target market profile is reflected in the way that the organization prices and markets its product. The secondary market or leisur...
(Howells and Bain, 2007). Forwards Forwards are the oldest and perhaps the simplest type of derivative. The contract consists of ...
theory with grand theoretical systems, when talking of psychology cites psychoanalysis and behavorism as grand theories. Here ther...
strategic choices and how it is aligned with the vision and mission statements. 2. The Strategy of Southwest Airlines Michael P...
of US airlines, supported by an efficient operating model with aircraft turned round quickly to maximise the revenue generating ti...
reviewing some of the important issues in the literature which have guiding the way that the data was collected and analyzed. Foll...
in place for some time. 2. Introduction Southwest Airlines is the largest and arguably one of the most successful US domestic ai...
of environmental conditions (Edwards, 1972). Furthermore, the model points out that any change of a component impacts the ...
online-mediated travel (Ryanair Holdings PLC, 2009). Threats * Slowdown in the economies of the UK, Europe and the world; * Increa...
close scrutiny from Wall Street. Looking specifically at Classic Airlines and the individual situation there are some worry...
areas where in double digits. The marketing plan is to increase revnue and passenger numbers flying from the US to Singapore. The ...
Airlines Co., 2008) Threats * Uncertainty in fuel prices * Intense competition and competitors concessions gained in bankruptcy * ...
the date of September 2: Fly out of Miami on United, rebook a flight on another airline through United or request a refund (Tweh, ...
the way for the 1993 partnership between Northwest Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the Open Skies agreements were extend...
to a destination (though there may be two or three changes in the meantime) rather than to a major city "hub," which then branches...
a positive impact in terms of supporting or even creating a competitive advantage (Huczynski and Buchanan, 2007). There is a gre...
the same segment, flying many of the same, or similar routes. Examining these two companies demonstrates the way that they are com...
value for passengers with low process, a model that had been successfully developed by Southwest in the US. The costs are kept as...
offering a range of travel services ands other complimentary services, which helps to support the sale of airline tickets as well ...
which bills itself as no-frills, but with frequent flights to various locations. SWA earned its fame for being a "fun" airline and...
program. Continental does, however, face other issues when it comes to recruitment and retention. One is the continuation ...
nuts and drinks instead) and even a change in clothing. Rather than uniforms, SWA attendants and pilots dress casually, in polo sh...