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The case describes the creation and evolution of Brazil’s first low-cost airline – GOL. From the outset GOL was driven by innovation and within a few years of operating had become the country’s leading airline. Although initially a low-cost carrier, over the years it became increasingly customer-centric, striving to improve the customer experience by removing the pain points of air travel.
Reference 6563
Published 21 Jan 2021
Length 61 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region South America
Industry Airlines/Aviation
The case describes the creation and evolution of Brazil’s first low-cost airline – GOL. From the outset GOL was driven by innovation and within a few years of operating had become the country’s leading airline. Although initially a low-cost carrier, over the years it became increasingly customer-centric, striving to improve the customer experience by removing the pain points of air travel.
The case describes the meteoric rise of Avolon in the aircraft leasing industry – from a private-equity-backed start-up to IPO and M&A activity, resulting in a top three industry position only seven years after its foundation.
Reference 6429
Published 31 Aug 2018
Length 26 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Private Equity, Airlines/Aviation
The case describes the meteoric rise of Avolon in the aircraft leasing industry – from a private-equity-backed start-up to IPO and M&A activity, resulting in a top three industry position only seven years after its foundation.
This case examines the turnaround of Aeroflot, a former Soviet carrier, into one of Europe's leading airlines in customer service. It describes the period between 2009 and 2015, when a new CEO rescues the company from bankruptcy. Under his leadership, a new team of top managers successfully changes the culture of the organization to make it more consumer-focused.
Reference 6125
Published 27 Jul 2015
Length 13 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Airlines/Aviation
This case examines the turnaround of Aeroflot, a former Soviet carrier, into one of Europe's leading airlines in customer service. It describes the period between 2009 and 2015, when a new CEO rescues the company from bankruptcy. Under his leadership, a new team of top managers successfully changes the culture of the organization to make it more consumer-focused.
In 2004, BC Partners is considering an investment in Amadeus, a major IT player in the global airlines and travel industry. In order to win in a very competitive auction BC Partners needs to evaluate two distinct business strategies as to their risk-return profile and impact on financing structure.
Reference 6106
Published 26 May 2015
Length 13 page(s)
Topic Entrepreneurship
Region Europe
Industry Private Equity, Airlines/Aviation, Leisure, Travel and Tourism
In 2004, BC Partners is considering an investment in Amadeus, a major IT player in the global airlines and travel industry. In order to win in a very competitive auction BC Partners needs to evaluate two distinct business strategies as to their risk-return profile and impact on financing structure.
The case presents a new business model in the jet engine industry - performance based contracting for jet engine maintenance. It explains the trade-offs, challenges and guidelines for successful implementation of these contracts, including direct and supply chain effects.
Reference 6053
Published 26 Jun 2017
Length 14 page(s)
Topic Operations
Region Global
Industry Airlines/Aviation, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
The case presents a new business model in the jet engine industry - performance based contracting for jet engine maintenance. It explains the trade-offs, challenges and guidelines for successful implementation of these contracts, including direct and supply chain effects.
Case describes the entry of low-cost competitors in the deregulated Australian airline industry, and the decision by the Qantas Group to launch a low-cost carrier subsidiary (Jetstar) in the domestic market. Many such airlines-within-airlines had failed in the US and Europe.
Reference 5739
Published 20 Dec 2013
Length 30 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Other Regions
Industry Airlines/Aviation, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Case describes the entry of low-cost competitors in the deregulated Australian airline industry, and the decision by the Qantas Group to launch a low-cost carrier subsidiary (Jetstar) in the domestic market. Many such airlines-within-airlines had failed in the US and Europe.
In 1994, CEO Gordon Bethune inherited an airline on the brink of its third bankruptcy. The case describes his turnaround plan, focusing on (a) the goal to dramatically improve on-time performance, and (b) the team-based bonus he believed would convince his cynical and demotivated employees to execute the plan.
Reference 5565
Published 14 Oct 2009
Length 5 page(s)
Region North America
Industry Airlines/Aviation, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
In 1994, CEO Gordon Bethune inherited an airline on the brink of its third bankruptcy. The case describes his turnaround plan, focusing on (a) the goal to dramatically improve on-time performance, and (b) the team-based bonus he believed would convince his cynical and demotivated employees to execute the plan.
Toward the end of 2001, a group of investors is faced with the strategic decision of taking over (parts of) the bankrupt Sabena, the former Belgian flag carrier. To this end, the case describes the major crisis in the airline industry at the start of the new millennium, the competitive situation on the Belgian and European market and the chronic suffering of Sabena.
Reference 5366
Published 07 Jan 2006
Length 34 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Airlines/Aviation, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Toward the end of 2001, a group of investors is faced with the strategic decision of taking over (parts of) the bankrupt Sabena, the former Belgian flag carrier. To this end, the case describes the major crisis in the airline industry at the start of the new millennium, the competitive situation on the Belgian and European market and the chronic suffering of Sabena.
This case introduces the concept of Revenue Management as a tool to maximize profits and provide competitive advantage to firms in diverse industries. The case and accompanying simulation are set in the airline industry, where revenue management originated.
Reference 5341
Published 03 Jan 2006
Length 6 page(s)
Topic Marketing
Industry Airlines/Aviation, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
This case introduces the concept of Revenue Management as a tool to maximize profits and provide competitive advantage to firms in diverse industries. The case and accompanying simulation are set in the airline industry, where revenue management originated.
The case illustrates how seeming good strategy (in terms of content) can fail in the process of implementation. A brilliant CEO strategist failed to convince his employees to buy into his strategic vision by trying to implement it too quickly.
Reference 5193
Published 27 May 2013
Length 8 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Airlines/Aviation, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
The case illustrates how seeming good strategy (in terms of content) can fail in the process of implementation. A brilliant CEO strategist failed to convince his employees to buy into his strategic vision by trying to implement it too quickly.
At the end of the 1990s routes operated by airline alliances accounted for over half of all passenger air travel and 80% of airline profits. Faced with problems of scale, costs and margins, and with the threat of increased competition by global alliances, Swissair seeks to build its own alliance.
Reference 5186
Published 01 Jan 2004
Length 10 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Airlines/Aviation, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
At the end of the 1990s routes operated by airline alliances accounted for over half of all passenger air travel and 80% of airline profits. Faced with problems of scale, costs and margins, and with the threat of increased competition by global alliances, Swissair seeks to build its own alliance.
Case Writers: Alessandro BUCCELLA and Herman FUNG
This case forms part of a series with Note on the European Airline Industry and European Airline Industry: Ryanair in 2003, but can be used independently. The case describes the strategy of Lufthansa as a major network carrier in Europe. It also describes the entry of low-cost carriers in the German market.
Reference 5125
Published 01 Jan 2003
Length 21 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Airlines/Aviation, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Case Writers: Alessandro BUCCELLA and Herman FUNG
This case forms part of a series with Note on the European Airline Industry and European Airline Industry: Ryanair in 2003, but can be used independently. The case describes the strategy of Lufthansa as a major network carrier in Europe. It also describes the entry of low-cost carriers in the German market.
