Must-know: Factors that affect aircraft utilization
Higher aircraft utilization will result in lower fixed costs per unit, as the costs spread across more air trips and passengers and results in lower cost per available seat mile.
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Industrials Industrials Must-know: Factors that influenced JetBlue’s top line growth
JetBlue Airways’ (JBLU) operating revenue has increased at a four-year compounded annual growth rate (or CAGR) of 13.4%, driven primarily by the growth in passenger revenue.Industrials Must-know: JetBlue’s position in key target markets
JetBlue has almost equal share in Florida, Latin America, and the transcontinental region which together accounted for about 87% of JetBlue’s total capacity.Industrials Must-know: JetBlue’s competitive airline positioning
JetBlue (JBLU) operates a hybrid business model that caters to the niche market comprising customers that it defines as “underserved customers.”Industrials An operational and financial overview of JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways Corporation is the fifth largest passenger carrier in the U.S. based on revenue passenger miles.Industrials Why low cost carriers influence the industry with low air fares
Over the last decade, with increasing mergers and consolidation in the U.S. airline industry and reduced competition, air fares were expected to increase dramatically.Industrials Low cost carrier strategies to maintain competitive advantage
LCCs don’t offer all services provided by a legacy carriers like free meals and drinks.Industrials Must-know: Airline business models
Southwest was instrumental in revolutionizing the industry with a differentiated business model.Industrials Overview: Southwest Airlines
As of December, 2013, the passenger segment comprised 94.5% of its revenues, cargo segment 0.9%, and ancillary revenues comprised 4.6%.Industrials Must-know: Merger synergies in the US airline industry
Network synergies accounted for almost 50%–85% of the total synergy benefits in the past airline mergers.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 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.Industrials Paulson & Co. buy a new stake in Verizon Communications in 1Q14
Paulson took a new position in Verizon Communications (VZ) last quarter. The position accounts for 2.04% of Paulson’s $20 billion portfolio.
