POLITICAL ASPECTS • Political uncertainty in Malaysia with Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi set to step down in March 2009. • Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to take over the ruling-coalition party‚ but with a cloud of allegations. • Political unrest in Thailand recently when anti-government protesters recently blocked flights for a week at Bangkok’s main airports. • ASEAN nations have been pushing Indonesia to scrap its Rp.1 million ‘Fiscal’ charge to all Indonesian citizens and
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AirAsia Air Asia‚ an ailing‚ in debt‚ government owned airline was purchased by Tony Fernandes‚ a Malaysian Indian entrepreneur in 2001. Fernandes invested all his valuables and saving in purchasing this airline company that only possessed two Boeings and was deeply surrounded by many debts. Initially‚ when Fernandes purchased AirAsia‚ most of the leading entrepreneurs claimed that the airline won’t survive for long. Tony Fernandes appointed leading experts who possessed expertise in low cost airline
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traditional business models into a better model in terms of efficiency‚ productivity‚ profitability and competitiveness. This report intends to analysis how the technology of e-Commerce and revolution of m-Commerce impacts airlines industry in worldwide‚ especially low cost carrier. The report begins by examining the strength‚ weakness‚ opportunities and threats (SWOT) for AirAsia by using Porter’s Value Chain; and analyses AirAsia’s competitive advantages by using Porter’s Generic Strategies model
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the external and internal environment on creation of new air carrier (Source: developed by author) As a result of the carried-out analysis it is possible make a conclusion that presently the recommended direction of strategic development corresponds to a state when it is necessary to implement the weakness - opportunity strategy (mini – maxi) directed on minimization of weaknesses of the enterprise and use of opportunities of the market of air transportation. Namely‚ strategic recommendation: to implement
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AIR ASIA 1. a) Air Asia’s vision: • To be established as the leading low-cost carrier in the Asian region. AirAsia’s mission: • A low cost airline carrier that offers five-star service with 95% of on-time performance. • To be able to provide affordable airfares‚ at the same time promoting Malaysian hospitality and the local food. • To focus on customer’s needs by stimulating demand and offers the lowest fares‚ comprehensive distribution channel and developing various products and services. AirAsia’s
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Conclusions 86 11.0 References 87 CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AirAsia needs no introduction in ASEAN‚ where it is the leading low-cost carrier‚ connecting people and places across 132 routes‚ 40 of which are offered by no other airline. In 2010‚ the Group‚ which includes
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INTRODUCTION Air Asia Berhad was set up by Dato’ Tony Fernandes in 2001. In December 2001‚ Dato’ Tony Fernandes along with Dato’ Pahamin Ab. Rajab (Chairman‚ AirAsia)‚ Dato’ Kamarudin bin Meranun (Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer‚ AirAsia) and Abdul Aziz bin Abu Bakar (Director‚ AirAsia) formed a partnership and set up Tune Air Sdn Bhd (Tune Air)‚ an airline holding company then bought over AirAsia from government-owned conglomerate DRB-Hicom on December 2‚ 2001 which Air Asia was originally
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SWOT analysis of AirAsia Strengths Firstly‚ Air Asia has indeed a strong management team. This is clearly known as it has very strong links with the governements and airline industry leaders.This is partly contributed by the diverse background of the executive management teams which consists of industry experts and ex-top government officials. For example‚ Shin Corp (formerly owned by the family of former Thai Prime Minister - Thaksin Shinawatra) holds a 50% stake in Thai AirAsia. This has
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Company overview: Air Asia After acquiring Air Asia from the Malaysian government in 2002‚ Tony Fernandes completely altered the business model of its previous owners and re-established the company with just 3 air planes. Owing debts of about 11 million U.S‚ this move was very risky; however by offering low cost prices‚ the company was able to attract sufficient travellers. After acquisition‚ 5 years later Air Asia became renowned globally as the least expensive airline in terms of cost per seat available
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Air Asia Berhad Background Founded : 1993 Hubs : Kuala Lumpur International Airport Secondary hubs: * Kota Kinabalu International Airport * Senai International Airport * Penang International Airport Subsidiaries: * Thai AirAsia * Indonesia AirAsia * VietJet AirAsia * AirAsia RedTix Fleet size : 103 (+ 121 orders) Destinations : 70 in 19 countries Company slogan : Now Everyone Can Fly Parent company : Tune Group Headquarters Registered office : Petaling Jaya‚ Selangor
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