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The airline sector is a potential market for all types of travellers, including vacationers,

leisure travellers, and frequent business travellers. However, maintaining its standards
for them is equally crucial. In fact, airlines should provide their clients with the best
amenities and services to enhance the air travel experience. This article outlines the
top five ways to enhance the onboard experience for passengers.

From the preceding table, it is clear that each organisation lacks certain dimensions.
The following proposals can be used by companies:

Establish rapport with your customers.

Air Asia, Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways, and SpiceJet should place a greater emphasis
on satisfying individual client demands and developing a relationship with them
throughout the entire flight. When you invest in satisfying client requirements that
extend beyond simple transactions, you prioritise their lifetime worth and the true
value they contribute to the organisation. The ultimate objective is for you to become
their chosen flying partner for life and a company they trust to consistently provide
superior customer service.

Consider yourself a hospitality enterprise.

GoAir, AirAsia, AirCosta, and JetAirways must prioritise the passenger experience.
Aviation companies must view themselves not only as logistical or technical firms, but
also as hospitality firms. When the emphasis is shifted to welcoming, entertaining, and
assisting passengers (i.e., guests), the service provider is transformed. You are a
seasoned provider, not only a vehicle of transportation.

Give the customer control

Design flight experiences in such a way that clients may choose their level of
participation. On one end of the scale, there are clients who travel with a focus on
comfort and pampering and, as a result, engage with service providers vigorously. On
the opposite end of the same spectrum are travellers who seek hassle-free travel and do
not like to be disturbed. Be sure to include both sorts of customers while coordinating
customer experiences, utilising both human and digital touchpoints.

Increase Seat Space on Planes.

As a significant service industry, airlines should consider every area of passenger


comfort. Passengers can range in size from tall to small or from healthy to slender;
consequently, airlines should design seats to accommodate everyone. Passengers
should not feel constricted while seated or resting on their armrests. It is recommended
that airlines make their seats and seat space suitable for all types of passengers.
The aviation industry has risen to become the most important sector of a nation's
economy. It is crucial for transporting goods or people over international or domestic
boundaries, especially when distances are vast. India's aviation industry has one of the
fastest growth rates worldwide. This industry is today filled with numerous rivals
vying for the top spot. However, it is also obvious that the airline industry is
undergoing a difficult period, and many organisations are seeking service
segmentation techniques that can suit the diverse demands of their target markets.
Relationship development and maintenance with customers are strongly reliant on the
quality of the service rendered. Passengers can judge and evaluate the airline's level of
excellence by comparing their experiences and expectations for various service
characteristics. The level of service quality has a direct impact on passenger
satisfaction on flights. The quality of service has a beneficial effect on customer
loyalty in three ways: repeat purchases, referrals, and selection of a superior
alternative.

We have conducted a poll, and sixty travellers have offered their initial feedback. We
prepared the questionnaire based on the consumers' expectations and perceptions of
the airline service industry, taking into account numerous factors such as specificity,
reliability, staff attentiveness, and empathy.

This research seeks to identify the qualities of service that modern airline consumers
value the most. In terms of tangible, dependability, personnel responsiveness,
certainty, and empathy, the study compares and contrasts discrepancies in passengers'
desired airline service quality expectations.

The industry study reveals that there are no statistically significant differences
between passengers' expectations and perceptions regarding the service dimension
when considering the industry as a whole. This indicates that the industry is growing
and consumers are optimistic about the airline industry sector.

When these elements are considered, airline passengers' expectations and impressions
differ greatly, according to business studies. FlyBig and Vistara, both of which are
followed by GoFirst, exhibited the lowest disparities. When examining the present
market share of the airline industry, Go Air is in the lead, followed by Air Asia. This
indicates that the business with the least disparity between consumer expectations and
perception will dominate the market.

A second conclusion of our study is that there are significant differences amongst
passengers of different ethnicities and nations, as well as those who travel for different
purposes, such as business, vacation, and visiting friends and family. In addition, the
data indicate that customers consistently rank "assurance" as the most important
service dimension. This indicates concern for the security and safety of the passengers.

We have also provided suggestions for bridging the gap between customer
expectations and reality, allowing firms to service a broader spectrum of customers
and dominate the market. These recommendations include of applying diverse
standardisation, innovation, and support equipment methods, analysing business
operations, and preparing the trip in collaboration with airport and ground service
providers.

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