and resources to continue its growth and profitability. The recommendations for JetBlue’s management is to continue with its best-cost strategy through identifying cost minimising opportunities within its value chain‚ while at the same time investing aggressively in technology and innovation to differentiate from its rivals. Table of Contents 1. Strategic vision 2. Functional strategies and key activities 2.1 Customer service 2.2 Human
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the Jet Blue case was former CEO David Neeleman. He was the person who started Jet Blue and formed it to become a low cost airline provider‚ providing luxury and comfort and destinations to various cities at a low affordable cost. He understood how to cut cost and keep operating expenses low‚ and as a result Jet Blue had rapid expansion and flew to 53 destinations in 21 states‚ including Mexico‚ Puerto Rico‚ and the Caribbean. Up until 2007‚ when David Barger took over‚ Neeleman made Jet Blue prosperous
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JetBlue Airways 3 Trends and Strategic Intent 3 SWOT analysis 3-4 Alternatives 4 Recommendations 4-5 Implementation 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 History 3 Analysis of JetBlue Airways 3 Trends and Strategic Intent 3 SWOT analysis 3-4 Alternatives 4 Recommendations 4-5 Implementation 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 Table of Contents JET BLUE AIRWAYS JetBlue Airways exists
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Jet Blue Airways: Case Study 1. Draw up a SWOT analysis and describe JetBlue’s Strategy. Strengths * Low cost airline fares and operations * Experienced management * Creating demand in under-served markets * Customer service oriented (i.e. leather seats with more legroom‚ in-flight entertainment‚ better refreshments than competition) * Political backing and support * Competitive pay and benefits increasing employee retention Weaknesses * Sustaining low cost
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JetBlue Airways Case 20 On February 11‚ 2000‚ JetBlue Airways launched its first ceremonial flight from New York City to Buffalo‚ NY‚ making John F. Kennedy International Airport its official hub. David Neeleman founded JetBlue after raising $130 million from investors and also contributing $5 million of his own money. Neeleman’s idea was to start a company that would combine the low fares of a discount airline carrier with the comforts of a small cozy den in people’s homes. By April‚ 2002‚
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Case Study 3: Jet Blue: High-Flying Airline Melts Down 1. After the unfortunate storm of February 2007‚ JetBlue’s image was quite diminished. The storm caused the cancellation of almost 1‚900 flights. This in turn caused JetBlue to lose a decent amount of money. Additionally‚ this incident jeopardized JetBlue’s image that previously was stellar. In order for JetBlue to regain their image they would need to take necessary steps beyond refunds and vouchers. I would recommend that JetBlue first
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Case Study Jet Blue INDUSTRY The airline industry has seen many changes and problems over the last ten years. Some of these issues were because of the economy and others were simply because of competition and the need for your company to adapt with others. The airline industry in 2006 only had two types of competitors and if you could became a leader in one of them you would see your profits vastly rise. The difficulty in become one of these leaders was that the industry is very tough. Every move
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1 Human Resource Strategies‚ Policies & Practices HMP1 – Jet Blue Case Study HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGIES‚ POLICIES & PRACTICES 2 Abstract Human Resource Management‚ was developed in the late 90’s‚ by R. Wayne Mondy and Judy Bandy Mondy. It was designed to help new students become familiar with human resource management‚ providing both realistic and practical scenarios of HR’s strategic role in planning and operating organizations. Through various
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JetBlue Hits Turbulence Case Study 1. What types of information systems and business functions are described in this case? The information systems that were described in this case were as follows: -Transaction processing system (TPS). Automated key processes such as; ticket sales‚ baggage handling‚ and reservation system. -Management information system (MIS). The system used for managing planes‚ crews and scheduling was run by an outside contractor. -Communication System was in place but
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Issues faced by Jet Blue 1 A. Some of the significant issues Jet Blue faced on February 14‚ 2007 were due to an unexpected ice storm that grounded over 39% of the scheduled flights over a course of three days. Because Jet Blue’s services are intangible‚ it was hard for the company to make up for the flight cancellations. Also‚ the services that Jet Blue offers such as flights are perishable. Therefore‚ all profits from cancelled flights were lost. Another issue faced by Jet Blue was the communication
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