Problem: GMG to fold all flights GMG Airlines Ltd will suspend its last remaining flights from March 30 for an indefinite period due to technical problems in aircraft‚ said an official of the private carrier yesterday. The airline had a total of eight aircraft of which six were grounded in 2010 and 2011. At present‚ the carrier operates flights only on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka-Chittagong-Kolkata routes by two Bombardier Dash 8s‚ which have recently developed engine problems. "Two of our
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“Sustainable Competitive Advantage”. What was the main strategy adopted by Southwest Airlines that made it successful in the airline industry? Competitive advantage is a position of a company in a competitive landscape that allows the company earning return on investments higher than the cost of investments. Competitive advantage should be relevant‚ unique and sustainable. Therefore sustainable competitive advantage‚ it’s a long-term competitive advantage that a company own over others in the same sector
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Southwest must also maintain its position as the “hassle-free” low-cost carrier‚ with more subtle method of collecting additional fees than checked baggage and reservation changes. Identify the Problem The main challenges facing Southwest Airline are maintaining its competitive leadership position through cost control‚ while keeping its culture alive. SWOT Analysis Strengths * Best low-fare carrier * Point-to-point routing * Boeing 737s * Customer service * Successful marketing
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devastating and cruel events in all of humanity. The transatlantic slave trade ruined so many lives‚ especially of those who still lived in West Africa‚ the most heavily targeted region to collect slaves‚ and lost family and friends. It also left a sizable mark on West Africa’s economy‚ political system‚ and social structure. Three historians wrote of how big this mark was‚ and whether or not it was helpful or damaging to West Africa. The transatlantic slave trade definitely had a negative effect on West
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................................................... 1 2 What are the characteristics of the airline industry? ................................. 2 3 Which were the most important trends and developments in the airline industries’ past shaping the current future? .............................................. 4 4 Which trends and developments can be identified in the current airline industry that will shape its future? ...........................................................
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The domestic US airline industry has been intensely competitive since it was deregulated in 1978. In a regulated environment‚ most of the cost increases were passed along to consumers under a fixed rate-of-return based pricing scheme. This allowed labor unions to acquire a lot of power and workers at the major incumbent carriers were overpaid. After deregulation‚ the incumbent carriers felt the most pain‚ and the floodgates had opened for newer more nimble carriers with lower cost structures
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volatility in crude oil prices. Presently Delta Airline is over dependent on the North American markets‚ which had experienced a major hit during the recession in 2008. Mergers and Acquisitions and the alliances with airlines in the non US markets generates an opportunity for Delta to gain access to growing/emerging markets such as China and India and diversify its activities throughout the globe. Technological developments in the industry helps the airlines to save on fuel costs‚ as they can purchase
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To deliver this value proposition in a profitable way‚ Pegasus Asia Airlines will use key processes like short and medium haul flights‚ a standard fleet‚ low commissions to travel agencies‚ contract management with supplying companies and neighboring communities‚ no free meals‚ tough negotiations‚ high-powered incentives‚ word of mouth advertising
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WHAT FUTURE FOR RAIL IN THE TEN YEAR PLAN FOR TRANSPORT? Peter North Report to the All Party Parliamentary Rail Group November 2003 What future for Rail in the Ten Year Plan for Transport? Preface by All Party Parliamentary Rail Group The All Party Parliamentary Rail Group (APPRG) comprises over 300 parliamentarians from both Houses who are interested in rail issues. It meets regularly in Westminster and arranges visits both in the UK and abroad. Lawrie Quinn MP and Nick Hawkins MP are
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Executive Summary Southwest Airlines has been a strong growth company over the last 35 years. Using its low-cost‚ passenger friendly‚ point-to-point operational strategy‚ Southwest has been able to sustain considerable growth year after year and remain profitable for 33 straight years. While Southwest has gained market share in recent years‚ legacy carriers have struggled due to depressed market conditions. The entire airline industry has endured expensive labor contracts‚ soaring energy costs and
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