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Ancillary revenues are rising, and airlines increasingly depend on them. The next step forward: Efforts to help frontline employees collect these fees and charges more effectively. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
After nearly two years since their initial merger, American Airlines and US Airways officially became one airline on Saturday. And after a million hours of training and more than 9,000 tests of kiosks, the airline is facing the last remaining hurdle where mergers are concerned: going live with their combined reservations system. MORE
Airlines need to get personal with their customers. If other companies can offer a customized experience, why can’t a hotel or an airline? With the wealth of consumer data at their disposal (both their own and from other sources), airlines have an enormous opportunity to increase revenue by building strong customer loyalty rooted in a personalized experience. Article Wednesday, August 31, 2016. MORE
We''re right in the middle of the holiday season and like every other year, organizations are trying their utmost to make the most out of holiday cheer to encourage consumers to make purchases or at least to remain top of mind. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog. customerexperience customerloyalty customerservice customerstrategy delta westjet MORE
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Airlines are using a wealth of new data sources in 2020. Strategy should now replace adrenaline as the fuel for decisions around data adoption and usage. Insights on Travel, Logistics & Transport Infrastructure MORE
Why we shouldn't expect the price of air travel to fall just because jet fuel is cheaper MORE
At a recent symposium of the International Air Transport Association, McKinsey’s Alex Dichter delved into airlines’ tangled finances. Our Insights MORE
A focused approach to digitization can help airlines create value faster than overambitious transformations do. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
The post Are Airlines Being Descriptive Enough in their Galaxy Note 7 Warning? As I sat on an Air Canada flight this week, listening to the message that warned passengers to power down their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices, I thought: “But what if somebody doesn’t power down and and there’s a fire – a crisis – mid-flight?” ” So I sat there and I thought about the simple message the flight attendant had just given, in both English and French. MORE
The coronavirus crisis will transform aviation, giving airlines their best chance yet to address climate change. Sustainable fuels are a key part of that strategy. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
The airline business is like nothing on earth, and airline people are some of the most common interactions we consultants have. Aircraft - This is one of the most common words to escape from the lips of airline people. But no one outside the airline industry says aircraft. Welcome aboard the pirate ship, Southwest Airlines Flight 123! Airline personnel have mastered passive voice! Product - MBA-ization comes to the airline industry! MORE
airline customerexperience customerloyalty customerservice customerstrategy Flying is, for some people, a necessary evil. It''s a convenient--and many times the only--way to get from one place to another, as long as you''re willing to check your comfort with your suitcase. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog. MORE
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Wasteful processes abound at many supposedly lean airlines. How does yours measure up? Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
More flights are arriving on time while airlines are losing fewer bags and fewer passengers are getting bumped from flights. Yet customer complaints are at their highest levels since 2001, according to the 2016 Airline Quality Rating report. The report, released on April 4, found that while the percentage of flights that arrived on time in 2015 rose from 76.2 percent in 2014 to 79.9 MORE
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Airline Status Match & Status Match Challenge Options An airline status match … Continue Reading. The post Airline Status Match: A Complete Guide To Status Match Challenge Options appeared first on Management Consulted. Disclaimer: The MC Team is passionate about travel, and writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Management Consulted may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. MORE
The coming years could prove challenging for Chinese airlines, which are already battling economic losses. They should focus on five opportunities. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Malaysia Airlines has suffered through two devastating and traumatic crises this year. These are two major crises, ultimate nightmares for any airline, and Malaysia Airlines faced both within months from one another. Faced with this utmost and devastating challenge, how did the airline fare in their crisis management and what lessons can you take away to strengthen your own organization’s crisis plan? Take a look at Malaysia Airlines’s YouTube strategy. MORE
These leading airlines showcase the power of focusing on the details of experience. Shashank Nigam, author of Soar and CEO of Simpliflying, joins the Invincible Brand Podcast to share some powerful strategies on how today’s leading airlines have managed to build sustainable trust – and how that serves them when undesirable incidents risk occurring. The airline industry is tough. And yet, there are some airlines out there that just simply get it. MORE
Most airlines have optimized their core ticket costs. But as ancillary purchases represent an increasing percentage of customer spending airlines must rethink their revenue-management practices. Our Insights MORE
Airline transformations are often necessary—and always difficult. We lay out five rules for success. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
Without a new approach, airline loyalty programs risk alienating many customers. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
Which airline is best for domestic consulting travel? Which airline provides the best rewards? Which airline will get you there on-time most often? Which airline provides the best … Continue Reading. The post Which Airline Delivers The Best Consulting Business Travel Experience? Well, there’s a lot of different ways you could parse that question. appeared first on Management Consulted. consulting travel MORE
In the airline business, one late aircraft early in the morning can lead to more than 70 delayed planes later in the day. No other aspect of an airline’s operations has as broad or as deep an impact on the entire organization. Airlines have a tough time getting their arms around OTP and how to manage it—with good reason. The first step is making the system resilient to disruption; the second is enabling an airline to catch up more quickly when disruption occurs. MORE
La Guardia Airport Cleaners On Strike The Financial Times reports Airline Cabin Cleaners Strike Over Ebola Fears. Up to 200 airline cabin cleaners were expected to strike on Thursday over concerns that they might be exposed to Ebola as US authorities try to contain alarm over the virus. Ebola Epidemic Spreads Panic is in the air in some places over the deadly ebola virus. Is the panic justified? Is there any cure? How deadly is ebola compared to other viruses? MORE
Delta and United are two of the largest airlines in the world. legacy carriers is the best airline for consultants continues to rage. The post Best Airline for Consultants: Delta or United? The debate about which of these U.S. To put that discussion to rest (or add some fuel … Continue Reading. appeared first on Management Consulted. consulting travel MORE
Airline Status Match & Status Match Challenge Options An airline status match … Continue Reading. The post Airline Status Match: A Complete Guide To Status Match Challenge Options appeared first on Management Consulted. Disclaimer: The MC Team is passionate about travel, and writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Management Consulted may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. MORE
The post Delta American Express Gold – The Gold Standard of Airline Credit Cards? Disclaimer: The MC Team is passionate about travel, and writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Management Consulted may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. If you are a loyal Delta flier (like us!), we’re excited to … Continue Reading. appeared first on Management Consulted. consulting travel MORE
The post Delta American Express Gold – The Gold Standard of Airline Credit Cards? Special Offer Alert: Delta and American Express are offering a limited time welcome bonus of 60,000 Delta miles if you spend $2,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. Offer is available until April 3, 2019. If … Continue Reading. appeared first on Management Consulted. consulting travel life as a consultant MORE
When a passenger was physically and brutally dragged from his seat aboard United Airlines’s flight 3411 earlier this week – and when the footage of this scene went viral around the globe – the airline’s crisis response was shameful on multiple levels. The post United Airlines, What Were You Thinking? MORE
We believe the hub model will remain relevant postcrisis, but airlines will need to update their operations and network strategies. Connecting traffic has been particularly hard hit by COVID-19. MORE
This speech from a procurement summit touches on airline profitability, new approaches to cost cutting, and treating procurement as a valued partner. Aviation is still an enormously demanding industry. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
Premier airline status. More than Christmas, New Years, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa combined, airline status brings joy to many consultants each year (usually in December.) The post Airline Status Stacking: How I’m getting status on American, Delta, and Southwest appeared first on Management Consulted. The consultant’s holy grail. But not this year for me. Because, although I achieved my 13th … Continue Reading. MORE
Over the past 15 years, Europe’s full-service airlines have flown through turbulent skies as they generally failed to adapt to an increasingly price-competitive short-haul market. All kinds of airlines—from legacy FSCs to low-cost carriers large and small—need to come to grips with issues of scale, costs, and operating flexibility in an environment that demands ever more efficiency and agility. Article Wednesday, August 17, 2016. MORE
By now, we’ve all heard of the terrible crisis Malaysia Airlines is facing with flight MH370 appearing to have vanished out of thin air with over 200 passengers and crew members aboard. It’s an unthinkable situation, though one that every airline needs to be prepared to properly manage at any given time. So how is Malaysia Airlines handling this crisis? A Look at Malaysia Airlines’s Crisis Communications. Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) March 13, 2014. MORE
To face up to challenges stemming from digital innovation, airline executives should work to secure technology delivery, manage cyberrisk, and address costs, among other actions. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics MORE
Youngme Moon and Mihir Desai welcome their colleague Ryan Buell to discuss whether airlines deserve their reputation for terrible customer service. They also share other customer service pet peeves, as well as their personal “Customer Experience Picks.” ” Download this podcast. For interested listeners: • Ryan Buell in HBR: The Parts of Customer Service That Should Never Be Automated. MORE
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NOVEMBER 5, 2020
We believe the hub model will remain relevant postcrisis, but airlines will need to update their operations and network strategies. Connecting traffic has been particularly hard hit by COVID-19.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Airlines are using a wealth of new data sources in 2020. Strategy should now replace adrenaline as the fuel for decisions around data adoption and usage. Insights on Travel, Logistics & Transport Infrastructure
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APRIL 9, 2019
Delta and United are two of the largest airlines in the world. legacy carriers is the best airline for consultants continues to rage. The post Best Airline for Consultants: Delta or United? The debate about which of these U.S. To put that discussion to rest (or add some fuel … Continue Reading. appeared first on Management Consulted. consulting travel
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Which airline is best for domestic consulting travel? Which airline provides the best rewards? Which airline will get you there on-time most often? Which airline provides the best … Continue Reading. The post Which Airline Delivers The Best Consulting Business Travel Experience? Well, there’s a lot of different ways you could parse that question. appeared first on Management Consulted. consulting travel
McKinsey
JANUARY 11, 2019
Airline transformations are often necessary—and always difficult. We lay out five rules for success. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
McKinsey
APRIL 23, 2020
Airlines need strategies for navigating the crisis and returning to the skies. COVID-19 has brought travel to a sudden halt. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
Management Consulted
MARCH 21, 2019
Airline Status Match & Status Match Challenge Options An airline status match … Continue Reading. The post Airline Status Match: A Complete Guide To Status Match Challenge Options appeared first on Management Consulted. Disclaimer: The MC Team is passionate about travel, and writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Management Consulted may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network.
BCG
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
In the airline business, one late aircraft early in the morning can lead to more than 70 delayed planes later in the day. No other aspect of an airline’s operations has as broad or as deep an impact on the entire organization. Airlines have a tough time getting their arms around OTP and how to manage it—with good reason. The first step is making the system resilient to disruption; the second is enabling an airline to catch up more quickly when disruption occurs.
McKinsey
MAY 14, 2020
The coronavirus crisis will transform aviation, giving airlines their best chance yet to address climate change. Sustainable fuels are a key part of that strategy. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
The Crazy Lives of Consultants
OCTOBER 21, 2013
The airline business is like nothing on earth, and airline people are some of the most common interactions we consultants have. Aircraft - This is one of the most common words to escape from the lips of airline people. But no one outside the airline industry says aircraft. Welcome aboard the pirate ship, Southwest Airlines Flight 123! Airline personnel have mastered passive voice! Product - MBA-ization comes to the airline industry!
McKinsey
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Without a new approach, airline loyalty programs risk alienating many customers. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
Management Consulted
MARCH 21, 2019
Airline Status Match & Status Match Challenge Options An airline status match … Continue Reading. The post Airline Status Match: A Complete Guide To Status Match Challenge Options appeared first on Management Consulted. Disclaimer: The MC Team is passionate about travel, and writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Management Consulted may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network.
McKinsey
JULY 13, 2017
Aggregate views of airline costs have their limitations. A better approach looks in depth at cost drivers. Our Insights
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
The coming years could prove challenging for Chinese airlines, which are already battling economic losses. They should focus on five opportunities. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
Management Consulted
MARCH 26, 2019
The post Delta American Express Gold – The Gold Standard of Airline Credit Cards? Disclaimer: The MC Team is passionate about travel, and writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Management Consulted may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. If you are a loyal Delta flier (like us!), we’re excited to … Continue Reading. appeared first on Management Consulted. consulting travel
BCG
AUGUST 31, 2016
Airlines need to get personal with their customers. If other companies can offer a customized experience, why can’t a hotel or an airline? With the wealth of consumer data at their disposal (both their own and from other sources), airlines have an enormous opportunity to increase revenue by building strong customer loyalty rooted in a personalized experience. Article Wednesday, August 31, 2016.
Management Consulted
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Premier airline status. More than Christmas, New Years, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa combined, airline status brings joy to many consultants each year (usually in December.) The post Airline Status Stacking: How I’m getting status on American, Delta, and Southwest appeared first on Management Consulted. The consultant’s holy grail. But not this year for me. Because, although I achieved my 13th … Continue Reading.
Think Customers
OCTOBER 18, 2015
After nearly two years since their initial merger, American Airlines and US Airways officially became one airline on Saturday. And after a million hours of training and more than 9,000 tests of kiosks, the airline is facing the last remaining hurdle where mergers are concerned: going live with their combined reservations system.
BCG
AUGUST 17, 2016
Over the past 15 years, Europe’s full-service airlines have flown through turbulent skies as they generally failed to adapt to an increasingly price-competitive short-haul market. All kinds of airlines—from legacy FSCs to low-cost carriers large and small—need to come to grips with issues of scale, costs, and operating flexibility in an environment that demands ever more efficiency and agility. Article Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
Management Consulted
APRIL 1, 2019
The post Delta American Express Gold – The Gold Standard of Airline Credit Cards? Special Offer Alert: Delta and American Express are offering a limited time welcome bonus of 60,000 Delta miles if you spend $2,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. Offer is available until April 3, 2019. If … Continue Reading. appeared first on Management Consulted. consulting travel life as a consultant
McKinsey
APRIL 7, 2017
Airlines have been saving through strong purchasing for decades. But with unit revenues declining, procurement must step up to the next level. Our Insights
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Most airlines have optimized their core ticket costs. But as ancillary purchases represent an increasing percentage of customer spending airlines must rethink their revenue-management practices. Our Insights
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Why we shouldn't expect the price of air travel to fall just because jet fuel is cheaper
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2018
A focused approach to digitization can help airlines create value faster than overambitious transformations do. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Ancillary revenues are rising, and airlines increasingly depend on them. The next step forward: Efforts to help frontline employees collect these fees and charges more effectively. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
To face up to challenges stemming from digital innovation, airline executives should work to secure technology delivery, manage cyberrisk, and address costs, among other actions. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
Think Customers
APRIL 5, 2016
More flights are arriving on time while airlines are losing fewer bags and fewer passengers are getting bumped from flights. Yet customer complaints are at their highest levels since 2001, according to the 2016 Airline Quality Rating report. The report, released on April 4, found that while the percentage of flights that arrived on time in 2015 rose from 76.2 percent in 2014 to 79.9
Melissa Agnes
APRIL 11, 2017
When a passenger was physically and brutally dragged from his seat aboard United Airlines’s flight 3411 earlier this week – and when the footage of this scene went viral around the globe – the airline’s crisis response was shameful on multiple levels. The post United Airlines, What Were You Thinking?
McKinsey
AUGUST 4, 2018
Wasteful processes abound at many supposedly lean airlines. How does yours measure up? Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
At a recent symposium of the International Air Transport Association, McKinsey’s Alex Dichter delved into airlines’ tangled finances. Our Insights
1 to 1
MARCH 13, 2014
airline customerexperience customerloyalty customerservice customerstrategy Flying is, for some people, a necessary evil. It''s a convenient--and many times the only--way to get from one place to another, as long as you''re willing to check your comfort with your suitcase. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.
1 to 1
DECEMBER 19, 2013
We''re right in the middle of the holiday season and like every other year, organizations are trying their utmost to make the most out of holiday cheer to encourage consumers to make purchases or at least to remain top of mind. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog. customerexperience customerloyalty customerservice customerstrategy delta westjet
Melissa Agnes
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Malaysia Airlines has suffered through two devastating and traumatic crises this year. These are two major crises, ultimate nightmares for any airline, and Malaysia Airlines faced both within months from one another. Faced with this utmost and devastating challenge, how did the airline fare in their crisis management and what lessons can you take away to strengthen your own organization’s crisis plan? Take a look at Malaysia Airlines’s YouTube strategy.
Melissa Agnes
MARCH 13, 2014
By now, we’ve all heard of the terrible crisis Malaysia Airlines is facing with flight MH370 appearing to have vanished out of thin air with over 200 passengers and crew members aboard. It’s an unthinkable situation, though one that every airline needs to be prepared to properly manage at any given time. So how is Malaysia Airlines handling this crisis? A Look at Malaysia Airlines’s Crisis Communications. Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) March 13, 2014.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
We’ve seen this before: while separate in-house LCC brands seem promising, few have thrived. Success requires a clear rationale, rigorous follow-through. and ensuring the right answer is not to transform the mainline brand. Our Insights
MishTalk
OCTOBER 9, 2014
La Guardia Airport Cleaners On Strike The Financial Times reports Airline Cabin Cleaners Strike Over Ebola Fears. Up to 200 airline cabin cleaners were expected to strike on Thursday over concerns that they might be exposed to Ebola as US authorities try to contain alarm over the virus. Ebola Epidemic Spreads Panic is in the air in some places over the deadly ebola virus. Is the panic justified? Is there any cure? How deadly is ebola compared to other viruses?
Melissa Agnes
OCTOBER 23, 2018
These leading airlines showcase the power of focusing on the details of experience. Shashank Nigam, author of Soar and CEO of Simpliflying, joins the Invincible Brand Podcast to share some powerful strategies on how today’s leading airlines have managed to build sustainable trust – and how that serves them when undesirable incidents risk occurring. The airline industry is tough. And yet, there are some airlines out there that just simply get it.
Melissa Agnes
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
The post Are Airlines Being Descriptive Enough in their Galaxy Note 7 Warning? As I sat on an Air Canada flight this week, listening to the message that warned passengers to power down their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices, I thought: “But what if somebody doesn’t power down and and there’s a fire – a crisis – mid-flight?” ” So I sat there and I thought about the simple message the flight attendant had just given, in both English and French.
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FEBRUARY 15, 2013
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Harvard Business
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Youngme Moon and Mihir Desai welcome their colleague Ryan Buell to discuss whether airlines deserve their reputation for terrible customer service. They also share other customer service pet peeves, as well as their personal “Customer Experience Picks.” ” Download this podcast. For interested listeners: • Ryan Buell in HBR: The Parts of Customer Service That Should Never Be Automated.
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