JetBlue Case Analysis Executive Summary JetBlue airline was founded by David Neeleman who is a Brazilian born entrepreneur. His goal was to single handedly create a unique airline that was innovative for the current market. The low fare airline was designed for customers who needed to travel at affordable prices‚ and which would essentially create a new strand of business. Named JetBlue‚ Neeleman’s airline originally traveled to various cities around the United States‚ but has recently entered
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JetBlue Beginnings and Operational Methods Steve Brindza Ohio Dominican University JetBlue Beginnings and Operational Methods This section details the history of JetBlue‚ focusing on the activities of founder‚ David Neeleman. JetBlue Airways‚ based in Forest Hills‚ New York‚ was founded in February‚ 1999‚ by David Neeleman‚ the son of Mormon missionaries. He was born in Sao Paolo‚ Brazil‚ but raised in a tightly-knit Mormon family (Gajilan‚ 2003). After
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Introduction The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the business strategy of JetBlue Airways. JetBlue was founded by David Neeleman in 2000 and quickly became one of the largest discount airlines in the United States. It was started in the east coast primarily and expanded throughout the country and entered the international market soon after that. JetBlue received the “#1 Airline Brand” rating10 even while keeping its advertising costs significantly lower than Southwest Airlines. Jet Blue’s
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UPDATING As the Case says itself JetBlues history has severely changed since its financial and operational fallout at 2007 February Valentine´s day that took several days to finish and had strong repercussions against the company’s brand and reputation; surprisingly in June 19th of the same year (2007) JetBlue ranked highest in J.D. Power and Associates North America Airline Customer Satisfaction Study; focusing more on the history and progress of JetBlue during the past seven years (2007-2014)
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JetBlue Study New York based JetBlue Airways Corporation‚ entered the airline travel business in 1998 with the goal of “making the experience of flying happier and easier for everyone.” They were succeeding and thriving in their goal up until Wednesday‚ February 14‚ 2007‚ when they suffered through a severe winter storm at the JFK International Airport. Their operations were jumbled forcing the airline to cancel more than half of their flights along the east coast‚ and it forced them to give
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transaction 2. costs and benefits associated with public share offerings 3. develop a deeper appreciation for challenges of valuing unseasoned firms and enhance corporate valuation skills KEY QUESTIONS FOR CONISDERATION 1) What are the advantages and disadvantages of going public? 2) What different approaches can be used to value JetBlue’s shares? 3) At what price would you recommend that JetBlue offer their shares? Potential Questions to be addressed in report submission
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Case 26 JetBlue Airlines: Will It Remain “Blue” By: Shurui Sun CONTENTS Part 1: Introduction …………………………………… Page 2-3 Part 2: SWOT Analysis ………………………………… Page 3-6 Part 3: Porter Five Forces Analysis ………………………Page 6-8 Part 4: Financial Analysis ……………………………… Page 8-13 Part 5:Problems and Solutions ……………………………Page 13-14 Part 6: Recommendation …………………………………Page 14-15 Part 1: Introduction JetBlue Airlines Corporation was established on February‚ 1999 by David
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February 20‚ 2013 JetBlue Airways Corporation Case Study Report Situation Analysis History JetBlue Airways Corporation was created my David Neeleman. His vision was to create an inexpensive‚ easy way to travel by airplane. He was quoted saying he wants to “bring humanity back to air travel.” David Neeleman was already a seasoned entrepreneur. Two years after dropping out of the University of Utah he established his own business by renting out condominiums in Hawaii. Soon after he established
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Case Analysis: JetBlue 1. What are the most strategically important internal resources and capabilities? JetBlue’s internal resources and strategy has set them apart from the major airline companies as well as regional airline companies. JetBlue uses a Hybrid Carrier model that gives the airline company a niche in the industry by allowing low cost to the customers without depriving them of a full service flight. JetBlue’s has differentiated themselves by providing travelers with snacks and beverages
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JetBlue was established with a goal to make itself a leading low-fare‚ low-cost passenger airline by offering customers high-quality customer service and a differentiated products. During a period when all major airlines were posting losses and going out of business‚ JetBlue emerged successful and posted profits in its first year of operation in 2000. In this case we will analyze the competitive strengths of JetBlue that helped it achieve its goals‚ and the possible internal and external
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