Case study
“Air Asia: Flying Low-Cost with High Hope”
TengAmnuay Thanat
1. How did AirAsia’s short-‐haul business build its competitive advantage?
LCC Value Chain Aircraft fleet Cost Leadership Using the same Airbus A320-‐200 -‐ Lower cost in terms of buying large scale -‐ Low maintenance cost -‐ Efficient fuel consumption Secondary airport -‐ Low slot fee Differentiation
Route Planning
Rapid expand route selection -‐ In Domestic & SE Asia Innovative ticket reservations -‐ Short message booking -‐ Early booking Internet check-‐in service Xpress boarding Free Seating Selling Light meal
System and ticketing
Electronic booking system -‐ Reduce unnecessary staffs
Check in Boarding Inflight experience Baggage Handling Turnaround
Paperless boarding pass One standard seating Free Seating No in-‐Flight service No entertainment Baggage Handling fee High Turnover -‐ More flight per day -‐ No crew’s accommodation and allowance
AirAsia introduced themself as the first LCC in SE Asia region, by providing no-‐frills, casual short-‐haul service without serving meal, mileage point, or lounge etc. Which attracts newcomer