Airline Industry
Essays

How Can Premium AEROTEC GmbH win BOEING as a major customer?

Security concerns are adding to the woes of the airline industry already hit by high oil prices and labor union problems. Terrorists are becoming increasingly adept in evading the conventional screening techniques.

What are the air carriers' responsibilities for safety? And how does FAA judge if an air carrier unable to carry its duties?

Southwest Airlines has always been considered a success story. Its business model relies on low prices, point to point flights, but also excellent service. This paper examines Southwest Airlines from two marketing perspectives: brand loyalty and promotion, with a focus on the "fun component" of its marketing model. It examines the literature on these topics and applies that to the case of Southwest.

Abstract Recent years have seen numerous developments in the areas of wireless mobile devices and mobile apps. More organizations are beginning to appreciate the importance of the same, especially with regard to the ‘business anywhere, anytime’ concept, whose benefits many organizations are already reaping. This text explores a number of the most significant developments witnessed in the recent past, and examines their effect on business models.

Any merger has different perspectives and these are determined by its overall outcome. This paper analyses the merger of American Airlines and US Airways. In the paper, the reasons for the merger, its effects, the new organizational structure, and human resources management have been discussed. The current outcomes of the merger have also been discussed.

Abstract Given the uncertainty that exists in today’s markets, business entities should seek to optimize their capital structure. In this text, I recommend the appropriate capital structure for three companies. In so doing, I amongst other things review the said companies’ debt-to-equity ratios, profitability, as well as industry or market conditions.

Abstract The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) could easily be regarded the most significant of all labor laws. It forms the basis of organizational leave policies and is a fundamental policy designing tool. The FMLA has had significant influence on employers and employees as well as on the larger labor sector. This text explores the fundamentals of the FMLA. It examines the Act’s history, its most recent amendments, and the effect it has had on employers and employees.

A labor union refers to an association of employees that have come together in pursuit of common goals, such as better pay. Labor relations are wider in scope; they refer to the interactions between the labor unions…

The report evaluates the US Airways using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model. The company analysis reveals that the US Airways sustained a great loss of more than $1.8 billion in 2008. The attributed factors include high cost of fuel, and inefficient staff. The report suggests that the company should implement training for its staff to enhance efficiency.