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This is a worthwhile read. In this e-book we have gotten to the heart of what airlines need to be thinking about - with the perspective of 2 airlines who are achieving scale in NDC. The case studies have been written directly by the commercial leaders at 2 of our airline partners. Read George Bryan talk about the importance of company-wide collaboration and the value to customers. Christos Komplis talks about NDC facilitating freedom and about the importance of having a technology partner that delivers. https://lnkd.in/dBn3FiTi

✈️ Myth Busters: What REALLY Makes Airlines Profitable? (You Won't Believe It!) The airline industry seems like a recipe for financial turbulence, with soaring fuel costs and fierce competition. But airlines hold surprising secrets to profitability that go far beyond ticket sales! In my new blog series, DecodIng Business, I'm unveiling the hidden truths that drive success across various industries. Our first episode tackles the Soaring Secrets of Airline Profitability. Prepare to be surprised as we explore the unexpected factors that keep airlines flying high. What hidden truths do YOU think contribute to airline success? Share your thoughts in the comments! #DecodIngBusiness #HiddenTruths #AirlineProfitability

A good read which includes a section on our learnings at Hawaiian in regard to implementing NDC. Mahalo Jonathan Newman and the entire team at Accelya!

This is one of my favorite quotes about the airline industry. It's from "Hard Landing" - read the whole book if you haven't. In this week's newsletter, I write about five business concepts from the airline industry: 1. Hub-and-Spoke vs Point-to-Point networks 2. Trip Cost vs Unit Cost 3. High Opex, Low Capex 4. Out and back flying 5. Outrage marketing Read here: https://lnkd.in/gZjkr8-Q

In our recent report, we found that a staggering 40% of airport leaders still rely on Excel and Word. It’s time to break away from spreadsheets! 🔗💥 Discover game-changing solutions for optimised growth in your airport in our latest Getting on the Runway to Growth report. #airportinnovation #airportoperations #research #report

If you’re flying anytime soon, you may NOT want to watch the terrifying but brilliant FRONTLINE PBS doc on Boeing--updated this year from its 2021 original. Yes, Boeing’s troubles--most recently with its Starliner--have been going on 7+ years now, enough to warrant a substantive Frontline update. The story says a lot about how important culture is, but also how “sticky” many brands are--living at set points determined by product quality, market context, regulation, public reputation, and more. For better and worse, changing one of these factors alone won't always drive quick results. For Comms pros, I think this shows that a strong, ongoing conversation with the public and media trumps a lone cover story. It also shows the value of bringing external views to colleagues throughout the business, to help drive positive change in the areas outside of comms. The whole thing makes the goal feel steeper to me, but also more real and meaningful. https://lnkd.in/eSX5Ea2y #flying #airtravel #corporatecommunications #communications

I was chatting to a friend about rules and regulations last week and mentioned this book by the former CEO of Continental Airlines. He burnt their book of regulations and gave employees the power to make decisions.    Guess what, performance improved.   It is well worth reading the book for lots of useful insights into management.   #sales #business #technology

"Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it's about deliberately choosing to be different." — Michael Porter Southwest Airlines' strategy to operate as a low-cost carrier, focusing on short-haul routes with a single aircraft model, differentiates it from traditional airlines. This strategic choice, supported by operational efficiencies, allows Southwest to offer competitive prices and maintain profitability in a challenging industry. #StrategicChoices #Differentiation #LowCostCarrier #SouthwestAirlines #OperationalEfficiency #AviationStrategy #CompetitiveAdvantage #Profitability #BusinessStrategy #AirlineIndustry #CostLeadership #InnovationInAviation #MarketPositioning #OperationalExcellence

Navigating the business world requires a clear competitive advantage, your unique rocket fuel propelling you towards your North Star. 🌟 At Growth Institute, we emphasize the significance of understanding and addressing your industry's pain points in a distinct manner. Consider IKEA's "You assemble it" approach, maximizing efficiency in transportation and warehousing. Or Southwest Airlines and their "Wheels up" mantra, highlighting the value of airtime. 🛫 It's about pinpointing your strengths and giving them a name. And as we move forward, focusing on our primary objectives each quarter becomes paramount. For the ambitious mountain climbers out there, ready to scale and leave a mark, delve into our Scaling Up Master Business Course. 🏔️ 👉 Explore the Course: https://lnkd.in/ezEDKm8C #CompetitiveEdge #BusinessScaling #MountainClimbers

With fuel costs alone accounting for up to 30% of total expenses, effective fuel supply management is paramount for airline and air cargo businesses to achieve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, remain competitive, and secure margins. We recently published this eBook that helps assess the effectiveness and resiliency of the fuel supply processes of aviation businesses. In this document, we explore the complexity of aviation fuel supply processes and how to navigate these challenges. Download the eBook https://lnkd.in/gkR2ipQW or speak to one of our experts today to see how ION can help https://lnkd.in/g3Q9kyXV