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Global Briefing

Key Threats and Opportunities Facing Global Airlines

Oct 2012

Price: US$2,000

About this Report

About this Report

Burdening taxation and fluctuating fuel prices and external factors, such as natural disasters – for example the tsunami in Japan, political turmoil in the Middle East and the Euro-Zone debt crisis – have all led to a weaker performance of the airline sector. However there are opportunities in Asia Pacific and Latin America, where increasing disposable incomes among a growing middle class are boosting air travel. LCCs also continue to erode the market share of schedule operators.


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market

Why buy this report

  • Clear, concise powerpoint format makes it easy to digest
  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Key findings

Market Background

Weaker year for airlines

Asia Pacific dominates inbound demand growth

Fuel prices and impact on airlines

Visa relaxation

UK and APD: A step back for the air sector

APD: The new increases

Visiting friends and family

Remittances: An important factor for airline expansion

SWOT: Air transportation

Performance

Customer demand boosts LCCs

Premium traffic hurt

Pockets of opportunities

Asia Pacific: China ahead

Airline leaders in China

Lufthansa tops the chart globally

Top performers in Latin America

Case study: Brazil budget airline segment flourishing

GOL: A player to watch out for

More involvement of Middle East players in Europe

Survival Strategies

Schedule operators

Low cost a irlines

Charter

Operations

Strong air online sales

New route networks

Improving first class service

Fleet upgrades are vital for growth

Aircraft demand by 2031

Case study: Scandinavia – opportunities for greater competition

The Nordic star: Norwegian

Loyalty programmes

LCCs and hotel loyalty programmes

Schedule airlines and hotel loyalty programmes

Threats

Bankruptcies make their mark

High speed rail grows as a threat

Green on the agenda

Opportunities

Regional opportunities

Bigger diversification in China and India

Budget airlines continue to growth

Ancillary revenues are on the up

Branching out into new horizons through duty-free

India: A rising star for duty-free

Africa on the airline map

Competition in Africa intensifies

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