Executive Summary Southwest Airlines is one of the most profitable airlines in the airline industry. During turbulent economic times Southwest has managed to continue strong revenue growth in a disastrous environment and has operated profitably for 39 consecutive years (Mintzmyer‚ 2012). Southwest Airlines has capitalized on the company’s strength of being the top low cost carrier by offering a simple and efficient business plan that prides itself on customer service. Southwest utilizes only
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Situation Analysis: Entrepreneur Robert Deluce introduced Porter Airlines in 2006 aiming to create a higher value experience for its customers compared to other major players and competitors in the Canadian airline industry such as Air Canada and West Jet. The brand image is designed to provide upscale and refined service to its customers‚ giving the sense of traveling in first class with free amenities that competitors provide at very high prices such as meals‚ beverages‚ wine‚ etc. Even thought
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Figure 5.1 – Assessment of influence of factors of the external and internal environment on creation of new air carrier (Source: developed by author) As a result of the carried-out analysis it is possible make a conclusion that presently the recommended direction of strategic development corresponds to a state when it is necessary to implement the weakness - opportunity strategy (mini – maxi) directed on minimization of weaknesses of the enterprise and use of opportunities of the market of air transportation
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES Presented by: Allan Abutin Rick Boone Peter Bond Bethany Lam Phuong Nguyen A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Southwest Airlines has been serving its customers since 1971 and has focused its business on convenience‚ customer service and low-cost flights. From the outset‚ the two founders were dedicated to success and the company has taken many steps since then to accomplish this. Through the use of technology‚ strategic placement of travel routes and keeping the business person
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Southwest Airlines provides short haul‚ high frequency‚ point-to-point‚ low-fare services to and from 58 cities across the United States. The company is known for its low-cost fares and superior customer service in the airline industry. The company was started in 1971 with a motto still lived by today‚ "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." This
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Southwest Airlines Case Analysis Problem As a fledgling operation‚ how does a startup company compete within an established market in terms of price‚ performance and promotion Issues On February 1‚ 1973 Braniff airlines announced a half-price “Get Acquainted Sale” on all flights between Dallas and Houston. This was Southwest Airlines most profitable route. Southwest had to decide how to respond to Braniff Airlines move. Southwest Airlines is a startup business * They faced barriers to
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tagline. This short-haul airline believes that by focusing on friendly service‚ speed and frequent point-to-point departures‚ its low pricing is able to compete against car transportation. While other competitors try to delight customers by investing in meals‚ airport lounges and seating selections‚ Southwest chooses to eliminate or reduces investments in these industry’s competitive factors. As a result‚ Southwest’s low prices are unbeatable making them the preferred airline in the industry. With a
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SWOT analysis is a strategic planning method used to appraise strength‚ weakness‚ opportunities and threats in a business venture. The meaning of opportunities in SWOT analysis is external chances to improve performance in the environment while the meaning of threats is external elements in the environment that could cause trouble for the business. For the case of Honda Malaysia‚ their opportunity appeared when the Budget 2010 bring out by Malaysia government‚ which is tax exemption for hybrid cars
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TELEKOM MALAYSIA BERHAD (128740-P) (Incorporated in Malaysia) The Board of Directors of Telekom Malaysia Berhad is pleased to announce the following unaudited results of the Group for the first quarter ended 31 March 2011. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 1ST QUARTER ENDED 31/3/2011 RM Million 31/3/2010 RM Million FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31/3/2011 RM Million 31/3/2010 RM Million OPERATING REVENUE OPERATING COSTS - depreciation‚ impairment and amortisation - other operating costs OTHER OPERATING
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Case Executive Summary U.S. Airlines face many issues today that ultimately will lower profits. Heightened Security in airports‚ less people willing to fly and a slumping economy have put the airline industry at a disadvantage. Delta Airlines has reported recently a $2 billon dollar second quarter loss. Delta has been losing ground to smaller airlines that fly the same routes that supply Delta with approximately 70% of its revenue. Delta Airlines will attempt to become the first major
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