os t rP CASE: HR-1A DATE: 1995 (REV’D. 04/05/06) SOUTHWEST AIRLINES (A) yo “The workforce is dedicated to the company. They’re Moonies basically. That’s the way they 1 operate.” —Edward J. Starkman‚ Airline Analyst‚ PaineWebber op Ann Rhoades‚ vice president of people for Southwest Airlines‚ was packing her briefcase at the end of a 17-hour day. Tomorrow was an off-site meeting with the top nine executives of Southwest Airlines. The agenda for the meeting was to review
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Delta Airlines and United Airlines financial Reports Prepared for Dr. Alicia Luna Excelsior University Prepared by Terry L. Hamm 13 September 2014 SECTION I Introduction If you have not been on an airplane and you are over the age of 65‚ you are living under a rock! I have chosen to write my report on two of the largest passenger carriers in the United States‚ Delta Airlines and United Airlines. I will provide a brief introduction about both companies‚ their
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largest airline in terms of passenger load (2009) and fifth largest fleet in the world. Southwest Airlines has carried the most domestic and international passengers than any other US airlines since late August. It has posted a profit consecutively for 37 years. It operates about 3200 flights an year mostly which comprise of short and quick trips to the major airports of the world and operating only a single type of aircraft i.e. B737. PEST Analysis Following contains the PESTE analysis of Southwest
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At Continental Airlines Inc.‚ we strive to obtain excellent customer service and satisfaction through technological advances in on-line bookings and e-ticket purchases. We have strict security measures to ensure our customer’s safety. Our international flights cater to our customer’s cultures‚ with language‚ food choices‚ and movies. We have committed to making the lives of our customers‚ employees‚ vendors and as efficient as possible‚ through environmental advances we are dedicated to reducing
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sensitiveness of China citizens. Thirdly‚ Federal Express also need to choose an airport for the expanding their business environment of the Pearl River Delta which serves 40% of the China’s export volume. By concurring all the airports in China‚ it will allow Federal Express to increase the capacity of the business. This is showed by China has been making substantially investment in their infrastructure include the port facilities‚ airports and cargo terminals.
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Even though‚ SWA will gain the Atlanta hub with its business travelers who are willing to pay more‚ it may lose some of its other customers who are more price-sensitive. The company may also face prolonged turnaround times due to an increase in airport locations with undoubtedly longer wait times‚ further damaging SWA’s sales strategy and effectiveness. Issue 2: Further threatening SWA’s effectiveness is the new corporate culture formed post-acquisition. When the culture of a company is its DNA
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they were able to acquire a competitor and therefore grow their business by acquiring new resources‚ procedures‚ capabilities and knowledge from AirTran. The acquisition will also allow Southwest to expand their route networks and to serve major airports such Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta as well as Mexico and the Caribbean. Also‚ this strategic move will allow Southwest to be even more profitable they estimated that the acquisition would generate over $400 million after the complete integration
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the heart of Northwest Florida‚ just three miles southwest of Valparaiso‚ Florida‚ lies a very rare and exciting attraction for aviation enthusiasts. Surrounded by an extremely unique Part 93 airspace‚ lies the beautiful Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport/Eglin Air Force Base or KVPS. Eglin Air Force base has a very renowned history dating back to the early ages of military flight. It is surrounded by the largest military installation in the Department of Defense‚ and nearly 134‚000 square miles of
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organizational objectives are intact Final decision would have to preserve the Southwest culture and spirit About Southwest Started as a intra-state operator in Texas Budget airline philosophy‚ survived a severe price-war Operating out of Dallas’s Love Field airport‚ hence the ticker LUV 7 th largest in the country by April 1993 Expanded to become a national carrier‚ serving major cities Short-haul‚ high-frequency‚ low-cost strategy 12 time winner of the coveted triple crown award * 3. The Southwest Model
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