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Cost-Cutting Airlines – Headed for Trouble!

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I’ve been flying major airlines for a long time, and like everyone else, I’ve noticed the changes – and not in a good way. At American Airlines, for example, incentive payments for top executives are now determined exclusively by income and cost savings. The checked baggage fees. The snacks we don’t get anymore.

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Flying High and Well-Grounded: How Virgin and Southwest Practice Airline Employee Ambassadorship

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Both understand (in the case of Sir Richard at Virgin Group) and understood (in the case of Herb Kelleher at Southwest Airlines) the value of putting people and customers first, HR practice second. Among airlines, working in a supportive, trusting, fun, responsive and energetic culture isn’t confined to staff at Virgin.

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How will COVID-19 change customer behavior and habits?

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The world and the market had changed! I’ve received a number of messages from airlines, hotel chains and travel site CEO’s about all the measures they are taking, the policies they are changing, etc. Marketers have long known that it is at a time of big changes that customer habits are up for grabs. The cost of life is dire.

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The Power of Emotional Connection: Growing Your Business Through Strong Customer Experience

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I quickly called the airline to see what could be done to rectify the situation. Still after 10 years, I remember that conversation with that agent, and go out of my way to use that airline. In today's competitive market, providing an outstanding customer experience is more important than ever.

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Re-Imagining Your Customer Experience in a Time of Change

Beyond Philosophy

Delta is a large, successful airline that has been comfortable for some time now. How has the pandemic changed how your market works, and have you taken advantage of the opportunities it presents? Have the present market conditions created new segments based on experiences during the pandemic? ” Dallasnews.com.

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Is Your Price Right? Here?s How To Check

Beyond Philosophy

Airlines Run Mental Accounting Too Often in the Red. The airlines’ industry as a whole is another excellent example of how not to structure your pricing. Airlines’ pricing often irritates and disappoints customers. These surcharges feel annoying, a far cry from the happy and pleased emotions airlines should be seeking.

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Want your post to go viral? Here is the secret formula…

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Posting your content and watching as the views and shares grow exponentially is the dream for marketers trying to build a brand online. Looking at you, United Airlines.) In an environment where there is infinite amounts of content to compete with, getting a post to go viral is a victory few marketers have the pleasure of experiencing.

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