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Introduction
Industry: Aviation, Budget Airline
1st budget Airline in Europe inspired by the U.S Budget
Airline, Southwest Airlines
Leadership: Michael OLeary (CEO)
Company Vision: To firmly establish itself as Europe's
low fare, schedule passenger airline through continued
improvements and expanded offerings of its low fare
service
Company Mission: To become Europe's most profitable
low cost airline by rolling-out proven low fare, no-frills
service in all markets in which we operate to the benefit
of passengers, people and stake-holders
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ECONOM
IC
Explanation
Increase flow of
migration which leads
to increase
passengers
Tighten security
Increased operation
cost affection growth
& profitability
Reduction in
distribution costs from
customers adapting to
online check-ins
Depreciation of US dollars
SOCIAL
TECHNOLOGI
CAL
Explanation
Increased operating
market, segmentation
and productivity
Enhancing revenue
through ancillary
services
Availability of satellite
Television & Internet services
on flights
Technology expansion
LEGAL
3. SWOT
Strengths
- Low cost operation
- New and maintained aircrafts (low
turnaround time)
- Good financial health
Opportunities
- Low airfares enable customers to
switch to budget carriers during
recession period
- Online services increase sales
while reducing unit cost and
provide convenience to
passengers
- Selling ancillary products during
the flight that has high margins
Weaknesses
- Poor customer service
- Negative reputation and
controversial advertising and
publicity
- Too dependent on internet website
Threats
- Increase of government tax and
airport charges
- Increase in fuel charges
- Global recession
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