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Mobile 2.0 – The Top 10 Mobile Apps by Airlines
Yes, you read that correctly. I did not write Web 2.0. Of course, that’s not because it’s not relevant – it’s terribly relevant – but because this newer term encompasses Web 2.0 and then some. So what exactly do I mean by Mobile 2.0 and why is it important? Cutting to the chase, here are …. continue reading →
Ancillary revenue: A boon or a bane for the airline brand?
Continuing with the ancillary revenues special this March, I’d like to explore the issue whether ancillary revenues are good for the airline brand, or detrimental. We all know they’re good for the balance sheet, but what about the brand? To answer this question, let me segment ancillary revenues in two bands – charging for value …. continue reading →
Air Canada's Robert Milton builds brand value through divide and conquer
Image via Wikipedia In his autobiography, “Straight from the top – The truth about Air Canada“, Robert Milton – the former CEO of the airline – concludes, “There is no reward in life without risk, and there are times in our lives when we must all balance risk against reward and make a decision accordingly, …. continue reading →