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Low Cost Traditional Airline Airlinevs. Skybusvs. Frontier vs. C...
Source : BTS data 2010US AirlineMarket Share2010
SWOT • Cust Service • Punctuality • Union Walkout ...
As the airline industry as a whole suffers, due to threats from fuel priceincreases, ever-escalating operational costs, po...
Profit1973 – 20091973 – 2011
With fluctuating oil prices, can Southwest continue to depend on fuelhedging as an important source of cost control?QUESTI...
As it expands its domestic flight operations, will point to-point“methodology still prove to be useful?QUESTION 3
Point to Point Hub and Spoke
As the major traditional airlines become more like their low-costcounterparts, will they ultimately become more of a compe...
Airline Domestic Market Share May 2011 – April 2012 Domestic Revenue Passenger Miles Airlin...
Operating Income Financial Data Year ended December 31, (Millions $) 2011 2010 2009 2008 2...
Uniqueness No bag fees for second luggage No assigned seat cost Punctu...
Even though major traditionalairlines become more like their low-cost counterparts, Southwest is still the leader of lo...
Using its current strategies, will Southwest be able to expandinternationally?QUESTION 5
Low Cost Strategies One Model Fleet Tactic • Boeing 737-700, 737-500, 737-300 series ...
Expand Internationally ?? • Short to medium 737- range narrow body ...
Using their own April 2010 Westjetairlines is not enough anno...
The addition of a larger Current Updates aircraft, the Boeing 737-800, ...
Can it maintain its positive relations with employees and avoid futureunion walkouts and negotiations?QUESTION 6
Flight attendants will gainwage increases and a boost in Increasing wages can avo...
If the current economic crisis persists, how will the present expansionplan by Southwest fare?QUESTION 7
Company Positionas of Jan 2008 3,400: Approximate number of daily departures 34,000: Number of employees 2,600...
EconomicCrisis 2008
As environmental uncertainties mount, what overall strategies and aswell as competitive tactics should soutwest consider t...
• Fuel Hedging Program• Customer Loyalty Program• Maintain minimal cost – Simple Iniflight Systems – Strong Management• ...
ConclusionI need to read thru the entirepresentation first..
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10. 10.
With fluctuating oil prices, can Southwest continue to depend on fuelhedging as an important source of cost control?QUESTION 2
11. 11.
As it expands its domestic flight operations, will point to-point“methodology still prove to be useful?QUESTION 3
12. 12.
Point to Point Hub and Spoke
13. 13.
As the major traditional airlines become more like their low-costcounterparts, will they ultimately become more of a competitive threatto southwest?
QUESTION 4
14. 14.
Airline Domestic Market Share May 2011 – April 2012 Domestic Revenue Passenger Miles Airlines Share (billions) Delta 16.2%100 92 Southwest 15.1%
90 86 80 75 American 13.1% 70 65 United 11.5% 60 50 45 US Airways 8.0% 40 29 Continental 5.1% 27 30 21 20 17 13 JetBlue 4.8% 10 Alaska 3.6% 0
AirTran 3.0% SkyWest 2.2% Others 17.4% Based on Research and Innovative Technology Administration Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2012
15. 15.
Operating Income Financial Data Year ended December 31, (Millions $) 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Operating 15,658 12,104 10,350 11,023 9,861
revenues Operating 14,965 11,116 10,088 10,574 9,070 expensesOperating income 693 988 262 229 791 Operating Revenues Year ended December 31,
(Millions$) 2011 2010 Passenger 14,735 11,489 Freight 139 125 Other 784 490 Total 15,658 12,104 Based on Southwest Airlines Annual Report, 2011
16. 16.
Uniqueness No bag fees for second luggage No assigned seat cost Punctuality The least complaints compare to others
17. 17.
Even though major traditionalairlines become more like their low-cost counterparts, Southwest is still the leader of low-cost Airlines
18. 18.
Using its current strategies, will Southwest be able to expandinternationally?QUESTION 5
19. 19.
Low Cost Strategies One Model Fleet Tactic • Boeing 737-700, 737-500, 737-300 series • Reason: • Lowers inventory, record keeping, and maintenance
cost, • Minimize number of technical manual, tools & spare parts Fuel hedging Implementation of blended winglets on all 737-700 • Improve performance by
extending the airplane’s range, saving fuel, lowering engine maintenance cost EcoPower engine wash services. • Anticipates saving more than $20million iin
fuel cost
20. 20.
Expand Internationally ?? • Short to medium 737- range narrow body 500 • Std range with max 114 pax : 2815km • Short to medium 737- range narrow
body airliner 300 • Std range with max 128 pax: 4973km • Short to medium 737- range airliners 700 • Range with 126 pax : 2852km
21. 21.
Using their own April 2010 Westjetairlines is not enough announced the to expand partnership was internationally terminated History of partnership: 2008
Westjet Airlines, to sync flights between Canada and US
22. 22.
The addition of a larger Current Updates aircraft, the Boeing 737-800, to Southwest’s fleet, which is scheduled to begin in first May 2011, quarter 2012
Southwest acquired Airtran to operate a multi-aircraft fleet, serve international destinations, Attract more Buiness travelers In 2012, Southwest will be the first
customer for the Boeing 737 MAX, having ordered 150 of the new planes that will be equipped with fuel-efficient engines and are expected to be delivered by
2017.Based on Southwest Airlines Annual Report, 2011 and Reuters, “Southwest Airlines tooks new ways to stand out” 2012
23. 23.
Can it maintain its positive relations with employees and avoid futureunion walkouts and negotiations?QUESTION 6
24. 24.
Flight attendants will gainwage increases and a boost in Increasing wages can avoid the 401k contributions, but only future walkout, as long as theydegree
that such increases will feel equal allow Southwest to keep its low-cost advantage. Others program offered : Financial Security The The Free Flight •
Retirement freedom to freedom to on plan create and work and Southwest • Profit Sharing innovate have fun Plan
25. 25.
If the current economic crisis persists, how will the present expansionplan by Southwest fare?QUESTION 7
26. 26.
Company Positionas of Jan 2008 3,400: Approximate number of daily departures 34,000: Number of employees 2,600: Number of employees in the Bay
Area $645 million: Net income in 2007 101.9 million: Passengers carried in 2007 Profit for the last 35 years!
27. 27.
EconomicCrisis 2008
28. 28.
As environmental uncertainties mount, what overall strategies and aswell as competitive tactics should soutwest consider to maintain it lowcost position
and perception of customer loyalty?QUESTION 8
29. 29.
• Fuel Hedging Program• Customer Loyalty Program• Maintain minimal cost – Simple Iniflight Systems – Strong Management• Expand to more profitable
routes• Maintain happy work force• No Frills, No Fees
30. 30.
ConclusionI need to read thru the entirepresentation first..
31. 31.
DON’TLET THE GROUPESCAPEEASILY..aSKQUESTION :)
32. 32.
DON’TLET THE GROUPESCAPEEASILY..aSKQUESTION :)
33. 33.
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34. 34.
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