Qantas, Airbus, Rolls-Royce and the inherent risks in technical innovation

The recent events around the dramatic uncontained failure the Rolls Royce engine on QF32 highlights the challenges and risks of technical innovation in the airline industry. . . . → Read More: Qantas, Airbus, Rolls-Royce and the inherent risks in technical innovation

Back to the future view on Google, ITA and the end of competition

The industry consortium Fairsearch.org’s move to protest Google’s acquisition of ITA Software sounds like history repeating itself . . . → Read More: Back to the future view on Google, ITA and the end of competition

Pricing and ancillary revenue practices from the customer’s point of view

What customers line and don’t like about pricing and ancillary revenue – recommendations for airlines . . . → Read More: Pricing and ancillary revenue practices from the customer’s point of view

Ancillary Revenue – New Revenue or New Accounting?

How much of ancillary revenue is really new revenue, and how much of its just shifting ticket price from one accounting line item to another? . . . → Read More: Ancillary Revenue – New Revenue or New Accounting?

Why can’t airlines make money?

Here are the four major factors that conspire together to keep airlines from making money . . . → Read More: Why can’t airlines make money?

Why airlines can’t make money – Economic Vulnerability

Airlines are subject to the impact of many factors outside of their control; managing for these factors is extremely difficult . . . → Read More: Why airlines can’t make money – Economic Vulnerability

Why can’t airlines make money – Perishable Inventory and Transparent Pricing

How the combination of perishable inventory and transparent pricing keep fares low . . . → Read More: Why can’t airlines make money – Perishable Inventory and Transparent Pricing

Why airlines can’t make money – Mature and Sexy

The airline industry is mature, yet it’s sexiness never fades – driving decisions that are not always sustainable . . . → Read More: Why airlines can’t make money – Mature and Sexy

Why airlines can’t make money – Natural Growth Bias

How airlines are compelled to always expand beyond market capacity needs . . . → Read More: Why airlines can’t make money – Natural Growth Bias