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Experiments & pivots that kept Emirates Airlines alive in COVID times

Board of Innovation

When looking at the different industries impacted most by the current pandemic, you will be able to spot several players that are showing more agility than others. Since the start of our Low Touch Economy series, we’ve kept a close eye on the airline business. Within this field, Emirates Airlines seems to stand out.

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JetBlue Acquires Spirit Airlines: Will Straddling Work?

Michael Roberto

Source: Getty Images The bidding war for Spirit Airlines has ended. The combined airline will have 458 planes—up from JetBlue’s fleet of just over 280 jets now—and will have over 300 more on order. Historically, firms in the airline industry has struggled to be consistently profitable. It's a fascinating question.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Launches "Fly Responsibly" Program

Rebel & Reason

Every industry has its own unique set of corporate monsters. However, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is proving that it is possible to slay larger, globally recognized monsters – even if the organization itself is an inherent part of the problem. Of course, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recognizes that, sometimes, flights are necessary.

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How WOW Air Disrupted The Airline Industry

Innovation Excellence

So, how did one airline company disrupt the airline industry through a low-budget carrier? A remote, often misunderstood country, Iceland has become one of the hottest tourist destinations. This is quite alarming.

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Can Airlines Survive the Worst Year in Airline History?

Linda Bernardi

2020 has been a horrific year for the airline and hospitality industry and one which will go on for potentially another year, with so many mass events going virtual. The post Can Airlines Survive the Worst Year in Airline History? I have taken five trips in the last month and flown mostly empty planes.

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Why Do Entrepreneurs Keep Entering Highly Unprofitable Industries?

Michael Roberto

Source: New York Times During the early days of my strategy courses, we often learn about Porter's five forces as a tool for evaluating industry structure. We often examine industriest at the extreme - either highly profitable (such as pharma) or highly unprofitable (such as airlines or fitness centers). He says it's quite easy.

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You Might Need a Loyalty Program If…

Business and Tech

Look at the airline, hotel, rental car, and specialty retail industries. While a loyalty program alone won’t truly differentiate you, for countless industries and consumers, a strong loyalty program is the “tie-breaker” at the moment of truth. Don’t buy it? Your “leaky bucket” looks more like a sieve.