Strategy – Page 719
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NewsZealots drive down costs
Low-cost carriers from around the globe are unanimous about two things: cutting costs and the quest for boosting ancillary revenues
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Jet Airways makes first merger move
A major shake-up is on its way in India after Jet Airways agreed to acquire rival Air Sahara in the first consolidation deal since the government opened up the market to new entrants.
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Air Canada cashes in
Air Canada’s holding company, ACE, remains bullish about selling stakes in its various divisions despite red flags from several institutional investors.
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Air Canada bids for new Pacific rights
The battle of the Pacific has a new player as Air Canada joins Singapore Airlines (SIA) in seeking controversial fifth freedom traffic rights between Sydney and Los Angeles.
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Marketing: Good relations
Carriers are once again pushing customer relationship management to the top of the agenda as a way to boost revenues. A study by Unisys Transportation Consulting on behalf of Arab carriers points the way forward.
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Don’t break the code
As the European Commission moves to eliminate its Code of Conduct for computer reservation systems, Kevin Mitchell, chairman of the US-based Business Travel Coalition (BTC), puts the case for retaining the code, which he believes offers unbiased choice, a level playing field and affordable air fares
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What price loyalty?
Frequent-flyer programmes range from simple air miles reward schemes to elaborate partnerships. Do they have a place in the business model of the low-cost carrier?
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NewsAsiana considers both Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 orders, rejects A350
South Korean carrier aims to place orders later this year as it eyes more routes to China, Europe and North America
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Saudi carrier to take off with 737s
Start-up Sama says it will be ‘modern and progressive’, but not ‘too radical’ as it prepares to begin operations