Teresa Cederholm
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Industrials Must-know: U.S. airline industry consolidation and restructuring
American’s number one position, in terms of revenue share as shown in the following chart, was replaced by United.Industrials Why winglets reduce aircraft drag and improve fuel efficiency
United has partnered with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) to launch the Split Scimitar winglet. The new winglet is expected to save more than 45,000 gallons of fuel per aircraft per year.Industrials Evaluating United’s frequent-flyer program, MileagePlus
Under United’s MileagePlus program, members earn mileage credits for flights on United, United Express, airlines in Star Alliance, and other airlines that participate in the program.Industrials Why frequent-flyer programs are an effective marketing tool
Frequent-flyer programs are incentives given to customers by airlines to increase customer loyalty by awarding free miles on tickets purchased.Industrials Important details of the United and Continental merger
According to ACI, benefits from synergy to the extent of $1 billion to $2 billion were expected, out of which $800 million to $900 million was to come from additional passengers gained from the merger.Industrials Delta’s capacity: Current size and future purchase commitments
A comparison of the fleet sizes of Delta Air Lines with its competitors reveals that American Airlines group (AAL) has overtaken Delta (DAL) and United (UAL).Industrials Why Delta Air Lines’ margins are the highest among its peers
Delta (DAL) has outperformed its peers in terms of margins continuously for the past four years, followed by Southwest Airlines (LUV), American Airlines (AAL), and United Continental (UAL).Industrials Measuring Delta Air Lines’ performance with key operating metrics
Delta’s Operating revenue grew at a five-year CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.1% from 2009 to 2013, mainly driven by a 6% growth in passenger mile yield, a 0.6% growth in RPM, and a load factor of more than 80%.Industrials Why Delta Air Lines scores highly on customer satisfaction surveys
Delta leads in many corporate surveys for customer satisfaction. These surveys help companies track their performance and take corrective steps when required.Industrials Delta’s unique strategy: Owning a refinery to contain fuel costs
Delta manages its fuel costs (about 33% of the company’s total operating expense) through purchase agreements, fuel hedging, and operating a refinery.
