"[Working with SimpliFlying] has expanded our minds, opened our eyes and showed us what to do in concrete, practical, and tangible terms. We see the benefits not only to ourselves but to our members as well." - 
"SimpliFlying has a great balance - providing strategic insights and directions while maintaining a down-to-earth attitude in guiding LAN in strategy implementation. Justifying our investment to senior management was not difficult." - 
"The SimpliFlying MasterClass was a combination of trends and insights from the industry, as well as tailor-made topics designed to help Lufthansa progress to the next level of customer engagement. By having every management level participate, Lufthansa achieved great results in regards to 'social status' and loyalty, which was one of the key topics." - 
"At Estonian Air, we always look for partners who can bring innovation and good ideas, with the ability to execute. With Simpliflying, we get exactly that." - 
Want your new route to make headlines? Bring Richard Branson on-board, like AirAsia X did in Perth!
//Correction: The article incorrectly states that this was AirAsia X’s first flight from Perth. They have been flying the route since 2008. Nevertheless, the rules of route launch marketing are still valid. Imagine being served your in-flight meal by none other than Richard Branson – what would you do? You might ask for an autograph, …. continue reading →
Influencer marketing comes of age in aviation – American Airlines Klout and Eindhoven Airport Facebook VIP in focus
The power of key influencers is well documented in marketing. And in the age of the connected traveller, it’s not uncommon to see airlines bringing influential bloggers on fully-paid FAM trips, or even engaging them as official brand ambassadors. Of late, such influencers have been getting real-world benefits too! Take Estonian Air’s much-feted social loyalty program, the first in …. continue reading →
SimpliFlying in The News – April 2013. Airport World, B2C, The Flying Social Network and more…
The real test of aviation marketing and communications is in how the airlines and airports respond in times of crises. This month, Helsinki Airport and JetBlue, SimpliFlying Award for Best Airport on Social Media and SimpliFlying Hero in 2012 respectively, were picked out as stalwarts in engaging the modern connected travelers of today. On the …. continue reading →
News Announcement: SimpliFlying to Provide ACI World Members with MasterClass on Airport Social Media Marketing
SimpliFlying and Airport Council International collaborate on training Like any start-up, SimpliFlying has come a long way from its humble beginnings, today having worked with over 30 leading airports and airlines around the world on customer engagement strategy. Today, we are very proud to announce a training alliance with Airport Council International (ACI) to help …. continue reading →
SimpliFlying in The News – March 2013. Fox News, The Huffington Post, LCRAB, Airport World and more…
The topic of customer experience in the airline industry captures more interest in the mainstream media as the Huffington Post and Fox News respectively picked up on Etihad’s global TV campaign and the soaring trend trend of airline customers using Twitter to fast track their feedback. In the latest issue of Low Cost &Regional …. continue reading →
SimpliFlying in The News – February 2013. BBC, Channel NewsAsia, Airline Business and more…
This February, in addition to sharing our insights on engaging the Connected Traveler for airlines to improve branding and revenue opportunities, our CEO, Shashank Nigam was invited by two major media outlets; Channel News Asia (read here), to give his take on SIA’s earnings outlook and on keeping up its premium offerings and looking for partnerships …. continue reading →
[eBook] Crisis Management for Airports and Airlines, in the age of the Connected Traveler
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What all crises share in common: they catch brands unaware It’s often said that an airline or airport can never be fully prepared to deal with a crisis. When SimpliFlying advises its clients, we advocate for learning from others and being mentally prepared to ascertain similar crises – especially in this age of social media …. continue reading →
30 Essential Resources for Airlines and Airports to Effectively Engage the Connected Traveler and Drive Results in 2013
As we enter 2013, the expectations from airlines and airports to live up to the new realities of an increasingly connected world are ever more. Passengers are more vocal and connected to their friends and family. They have higher expectations in terms of online engagement and interaction, and are not hesitant to instantly share a …. continue reading →
New MasterClass from SimpliFlying – Social Media for PR and New Route Launches
PR and Route Launches in The Realm of Social Media PR used to be a one-direction highway but with the advent of the Internet and social networking sites, traditional media is no longer the only ‘public’ that airlines have to factor in for corporate announcements and statements. Today’s consumers seek answers directly from brands and …. continue reading →
Redefining the journey – behind the scenes in the re-branding of Royal Brunei Airlines
Editor’s note: Recently, Royal Brunei Airlines unveiled a new livery on their aircraft, which received a passionate reaction from aviation enthusiasts and travelers the world over. But the new livery is just one aspect of a well-thought re-branding strategy for the airline. Global brand consultancy, Interbrand, was hired to lead this process and in this …. continue reading →