This study examines the effect of airline image and service quality on customers' behavioral intentions in Jordan.
The author conducted a survey of 48 questions to analyze these relationships. The main findings were that airline
image has a significant effect on customers' behavioral intentions at a significance level of α ≤ 0.05. Additionally,
service quality was found to have a significant effect on customers' behavioral intentions at a significance level of
α ≤ 0.05. The study aims to provide insights into how airline marketing variables influence passenger behavior to
help airlines better meet customer expectations and needs.
This document summarizes a research paper on millennials' revisit intentions in the hospitality industry based on perceived value. The paper examines how different dimensions of perceived value, such as quality, price, brand image, and social media influence, impact millennials' satisfaction and revisit intentions. It also analyzes the mediating role of satisfaction. The study uses surveys of millennials in Egypt to understand how hotels can enhance perceived value, satisfaction and revisit intentions among this key market segment.
A Study of Online Market in Airline A Case Study in Mongoliaijtsrd
This study defines customer satisfaction CS of Mongolia with the experience of the online market OM by technology acceptance AT . The factors of CS include ease of use, payment security, interactivity, and the quality of the information on the website. The goal of this study is to examine to what extent these 4 factors affect the satisfaction of passengers in Mongolian Airlines MA . The survey was based on 2 airlines the airline Hunnu, the airline MIAT and the data collected from 98 passengers of those airlines. The results show that there are three essential factors interactivity, the security of payment and ease of use, which affects satisfaction with OMs experience in CS in Mongolia. Bayanmunkh Nandinchimeg | Ganzorig Munkhjin | Tsevegdorj Battsetseg ""A Study of Online Market in Airline: A Case Study in Mongolia"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23813.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/business-ethics/23813/a-study-of-online-market-in-airline-a-case-study-in-mongolia/bayanmunkh-nandinchimeg
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Service Quality and Service Performance of Low Cost AirlinesIRJAES Editor
This document summarizes a research paper that studied customer attitudes toward online service quality of low-cost airlines. It assessed five dimensions of online service quality - privacy, functionality & offerings, efficient transactions, technical functionality, and merchandise. It also measured the overall service performance of low-cost airlines in terms of website performance and consumer loyalty. The paper discussed the demographic profile of online users and validated the scales used to measure service quality and performance. Factor analysis was used to reduce the number of questionnaire items into meaningful factors for analysis. The study aimed to provide insights into how low-cost airlines can enhance online service quality and business performance.
Consumer Satisfaction Factor in Tourism Sectorijtsrd
Currently, public organizations need an analysis of consumer satisfaction to ensure that they are doing the right thing. The position of a state institution is not always easy due to the nature of the client, on the one hand, and the public, on the other. Citizens or consumers have different faces and different roles sometimes they serve consumers, and sometimes they behave like citizens, especially when they have to pay taxes or follow certain rules. This also reflects on the differences between the provision of public and private sector services. In addition, most public sector organizations provide services. Service quality studies in the tourism and hospitality industry are important to identify factors that determine consumer satisfaction or dissatisfaction. This article focuses on the analysis of tourists satisfaction with tourists as a destination and a specific methodology. Munkhzul Tuvshinbat | Khash-Erdene Baasanjargal "Consumer Satisfaction Factor in Tourism Sector" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-1 , December 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29714.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/29714/consumer-satisfaction-factor-in-tourism-sector/munkhzul-tuvshinbat
ITJEMAST 5(3):: International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management,...drboon
This document discusses the importance of spatial configuration and functional efficiency in shopping mall design. It provides background on the history and evolution of shopping malls. The key factors that influence functional performance are the distribution of internal activities and connectivity between spaces. The document examines different theories about how spatial layout determines, influences, or provides options for user movement. Understanding shopping behaviors can help design movement paths and visual effects that keep shoppers engaged longer. Assessing the spatial configurations of malls in Bahrain showed that design solutions impacted functional efficiency, with one mall in particular offering better performance. Variations in spatial characteristics led to variations in functional efficiency levels between malls.
Using the mixed methods research to model the hotel performance measurement i...Karam Zaki
The aim of this research is to propose a process dynamic model for measuring and benchmarking
performance in hotel food and beverage operations. This model involves three sequential stages;
first, identifying the existing performance measures used in hotels; followed by, calculating
performance using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and LINGO application; third,
benchmarking the performance index. The research design involves a case study methodology
with the choice of mixed methods. It uses 20 in-depth semi-structured interviews, group
discussions, archival analysis, and direct observations. A panel data from 2007 until 2016 was
obtained from the hotel cases to get performance calculations and benchmarks. The qualitative
analysis of interviews identified different subjective performance measuring techniques such as
forced choice, job rating checklists, BARS, 360-Degree and output index. However, the balanced
scorecard method was not used at all. The quantitative analysis of DEA rankings confirmed
examples in which hotel outcome in relatively high performance and in which year. The model
developed in this qualitative case study could be used to compare different hotels in relation to
their performance index and could offer some decisions for improvement to the hotel
management. The research findings have implications in theory and practice, which will have
profound value to the investigated hotel managers and the Egyptian hotel sector. The main
contribution of this paper is its suggested dynamic model which will use for measuring and
benchmarking performance in hotels based in Egypt.
The impact of customer satisfaction and switching barriers on customer loyalt...Cuong Dinh
This document summarizes a research study on the impact of customer satisfaction and switching barriers on customer loyalty in the Pakistani mobile telecommunications services industry. The study aims to investigate the effects of customer satisfaction and switching barriers on customer loyalty. It also analyzes gender differences in customer satisfaction and switching barriers. The data is collected through a questionnaire survey of mobile telecom service users in Pakistan. Multiple regression analysis is used to test the relationships between customer satisfaction factors, switching barriers, and customer loyalty. Findings may help telecom strategists and policymakers understand how to enhance customer loyalty.
This document summarizes a research paper on millennials' revisit intentions in the hospitality industry based on perceived value. The paper examines how different dimensions of perceived value, such as quality, price, brand image, and social media influence, impact millennials' satisfaction and revisit intentions. It also analyzes the mediating role of satisfaction. The study uses surveys of millennials in Egypt to understand how hotels can enhance perceived value, satisfaction and revisit intentions among this key market segment.
A Study of Online Market in Airline A Case Study in Mongoliaijtsrd
This study defines customer satisfaction CS of Mongolia with the experience of the online market OM by technology acceptance AT . The factors of CS include ease of use, payment security, interactivity, and the quality of the information on the website. The goal of this study is to examine to what extent these 4 factors affect the satisfaction of passengers in Mongolian Airlines MA . The survey was based on 2 airlines the airline Hunnu, the airline MIAT and the data collected from 98 passengers of those airlines. The results show that there are three essential factors interactivity, the security of payment and ease of use, which affects satisfaction with OMs experience in CS in Mongolia. Bayanmunkh Nandinchimeg | Ganzorig Munkhjin | Tsevegdorj Battsetseg ""A Study of Online Market in Airline: A Case Study in Mongolia"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23813.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/business-ethics/23813/a-study-of-online-market-in-airline-a-case-study-in-mongolia/bayanmunkh-nandinchimeg
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Service Quality and Service Performance of Low Cost AirlinesIRJAES Editor
This document summarizes a research paper that studied customer attitudes toward online service quality of low-cost airlines. It assessed five dimensions of online service quality - privacy, functionality & offerings, efficient transactions, technical functionality, and merchandise. It also measured the overall service performance of low-cost airlines in terms of website performance and consumer loyalty. The paper discussed the demographic profile of online users and validated the scales used to measure service quality and performance. Factor analysis was used to reduce the number of questionnaire items into meaningful factors for analysis. The study aimed to provide insights into how low-cost airlines can enhance online service quality and business performance.
Consumer Satisfaction Factor in Tourism Sectorijtsrd
Currently, public organizations need an analysis of consumer satisfaction to ensure that they are doing the right thing. The position of a state institution is not always easy due to the nature of the client, on the one hand, and the public, on the other. Citizens or consumers have different faces and different roles sometimes they serve consumers, and sometimes they behave like citizens, especially when they have to pay taxes or follow certain rules. This also reflects on the differences between the provision of public and private sector services. In addition, most public sector organizations provide services. Service quality studies in the tourism and hospitality industry are important to identify factors that determine consumer satisfaction or dissatisfaction. This article focuses on the analysis of tourists satisfaction with tourists as a destination and a specific methodology. Munkhzul Tuvshinbat | Khash-Erdene Baasanjargal "Consumer Satisfaction Factor in Tourism Sector" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-1 , December 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29714.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/29714/consumer-satisfaction-factor-in-tourism-sector/munkhzul-tuvshinbat
ITJEMAST 5(3):: International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management,...drboon
This document discusses the importance of spatial configuration and functional efficiency in shopping mall design. It provides background on the history and evolution of shopping malls. The key factors that influence functional performance are the distribution of internal activities and connectivity between spaces. The document examines different theories about how spatial layout determines, influences, or provides options for user movement. Understanding shopping behaviors can help design movement paths and visual effects that keep shoppers engaged longer. Assessing the spatial configurations of malls in Bahrain showed that design solutions impacted functional efficiency, with one mall in particular offering better performance. Variations in spatial characteristics led to variations in functional efficiency levels between malls.
Using the mixed methods research to model the hotel performance measurement i...Karam Zaki
The aim of this research is to propose a process dynamic model for measuring and benchmarking
performance in hotel food and beverage operations. This model involves three sequential stages;
first, identifying the existing performance measures used in hotels; followed by, calculating
performance using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and LINGO application; third,
benchmarking the performance index. The research design involves a case study methodology
with the choice of mixed methods. It uses 20 in-depth semi-structured interviews, group
discussions, archival analysis, and direct observations. A panel data from 2007 until 2016 was
obtained from the hotel cases to get performance calculations and benchmarks. The qualitative
analysis of interviews identified different subjective performance measuring techniques such as
forced choice, job rating checklists, BARS, 360-Degree and output index. However, the balanced
scorecard method was not used at all. The quantitative analysis of DEA rankings confirmed
examples in which hotel outcome in relatively high performance and in which year. The model
developed in this qualitative case study could be used to compare different hotels in relation to
their performance index and could offer some decisions for improvement to the hotel
management. The research findings have implications in theory and practice, which will have
profound value to the investigated hotel managers and the Egyptian hotel sector. The main
contribution of this paper is its suggested dynamic model which will use for measuring and
benchmarking performance in hotels based in Egypt.
The impact of customer satisfaction and switching barriers on customer loyalt...Cuong Dinh
This document summarizes a research study on the impact of customer satisfaction and switching barriers on customer loyalty in the Pakistani mobile telecommunications services industry. The study aims to investigate the effects of customer satisfaction and switching barriers on customer loyalty. It also analyzes gender differences in customer satisfaction and switching barriers. The data is collected through a questionnaire survey of mobile telecom service users in Pakistan. Multiple regression analysis is used to test the relationships between customer satisfaction factors, switching barriers, and customer loyalty. Findings may help telecom strategists and policymakers understand how to enhance customer loyalty.
Xparency is a web-based service where technical service providers can showcase their customer references in order to make them freely and readily available to potential customers.
Case study Delta airline poor customer serviceVicky Mai
Delta Airlines was founded in 1928 and has grown to become one of the largest airlines in the world, carrying over 180 million passengers annually. However, a customer complained about a recent experience with multiple flight delays and cancellations while traveling from Orlando to New York that resulted in over 8 hours of waiting without being provided food, drink, or clear communication from the airline. While Delta apologized and provided $150 in flight credit vouchers, the summary suggests Delta could improve its customer service by responding more quickly during disruptions, providing clearer information to passengers, and offering more substantial compensation for significant inconveniences.
Research information
Research method:Quantitative research (Online survey)
Timing:05.9.2013 –25.9.2013
Sample size:456
Research area:Nationwide (Indonesia)
Target:Male & Female aged 17 years old and over; and ever used Airline services in last 6 months (February-August 2013)
Research objectives:Find out how factors affect the passengers’ satisfaction on Airline services quality and perform regression analysis of satisfaction
Sampling method:Internet sampling (Nusaresearch panel)
Missing baggage questionnaire form malaysia airlinesMaria Loredo
The document is a missing baggage questionnaire form from Malaysian Airlines requesting information from a passenger whose baggage went missing. It requests identifying and contact information for the passenger, flight details, description of missing bags and contents, insurance information, and a signature acknowledging the information as accurate for the purposes of a claim. The form also includes a baggage identification chart to help describe missing bags.
The document provides a background on Lego and analyzes its business using various frameworks. It discusses how Lego started as a carpentry workshop and transitioned to plastic toys. It also covers Lego's expansion into media and licensing popular franchises. The analysis includes a PESTLE analysis of the political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors impacting Lego. It also performs a Porter's Five Forces analysis of the competitive forces in the industry. Finally, it presents a SWOT analysis of Lego's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The document concludes with recommendations for Lego to invest in technology to blend physical and digital play and maximize efficiency in its supply chain.
This document discusses SAP's three-tier system and distributed architectures. It also identifies business intelligence features in SAP's software suite, including SCM, PLM, and ERP.
The key points are:
1) SAP's three-tier system coordinates all resources and activities needed to complete business processes across an enterprise.
2) Distributed architectures are flexible because data is stored across multiple computers, allowing transactions to be processed on many machines and available to all users.
3) SAP's business intelligence features include SCM for supply chain transactions, PLM for managing products throughout their lifecycle, and ERP for integrating business management systems.
Lego faces three main threats to its business: losing licensing rights from Disney, losing its brick trademark, and increased competition from Hasbro. To address these threats, Lego should negotiate with Disney to retain licensing rights, pursue new licensing deals with properties like DC comics, expand into emerging markets like China and India, broaden its customer base, and invest in new product innovations like high-tech bricks. In the long term, Lego needs to implement strategies to maintain its leading position in the brick toy market and continue growing its profits.
International service variants airline passenger expectations and perceptions...Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy
This study examines airline passenger expectations and perceptions of service quality across nationalities. It applies the SERVQUAL model, which measures gaps between customer expectations and perceptions, to an international setting. Specifically, it compares the expectations and perceptions of European and US airline passengers regarding US and European airlines. The study aims to determine if expectations and perceptions vary by nationality and the relative importance of service quality dimensions to different passenger groups. It also seeks to assess the potential for US airlines to improve market share in Europe by implementing a service quality strategy tailored to European passengers. The results could help airlines better understand international passenger needs and enhance service globally.
This document summarizes the results of a dipstick survey conducted with 6 respondents in Saudi Arabia to understand consumer perceptions of airlines flying in and out of the country. The survey asked respondents to name top-of-mind airlines, their preferred airline for personal travel and business travel, which airline cares most about customers, and which car brand each airline would be if it were a car. The key learnings were that Saudi Arabian Airlines was at the top of mind for all participants and was the preferred airline for 4 out of 6 respondents for business travel. Emirates and Qatar were noted to be working hard to gain a good reputation in Saudi Arabia, while other airlines were seen as under-communicating.
1) LEGO was founded in 1934 with the philosophy of "good play" which believes play enriches child development.
2) LEGO uses a variety of marketing communication tools in its global strategy including posters, exhibitions, public relations, internet marketing and relationship marketing.
3) The core message of LEGO's marketing is "learning and developing through play", which promotes creativity, innovation, fun and imagination through its products.
Airline are looking at new and innovative ways.Aspire
Airlines are looking to use new technologies and customer-focused strategies to reduce costs while improving the customer experience. This includes using online booking engines for reservations, recognizing loyalty program members, offering Wi-Fi access and discounts, and personalizing services for different passenger needs like families. Korean Air sets an example by upgrading cabins and lounges, offering organic meal options, and dedicating female-only bathrooms. British Airways also aims to improve the customer experience through self-service options and relaxing in-flight electronics policies.
This document provides an overview of services marketing and discusses the low-cost airline AirAsia. It includes definitions of services, reasons for the growth of the services sector, characteristics that distinguish services from goods, and a case study analysis of AirAsia. The document contains four chapters that cover introduction to services marketing, airline management, the AirAsia case study, and conclusions and recommendations.
LEGO engages in brand co-creation with consumers and other stakeholders through dialogue, access, transparency, and risk management. As the main stakeholder, consumers provide ideas and feedback that help develop new LEGO products. Other stakeholders like employees, business partners, and educational institutions also contribute to co-creation. While co-creation brings benefits, it also carries risks like loss of control or reputation damage that companies must navigate.
How airlines use technology to improve passenger experience by 2016 - The Air...Tom Knierim
The Airline IT Trends Survey, co-sponsored by Airline
Business and SITA shows an airline IT climate that is
cautiously improving. IT budgets are expected to improve at
the majority of airlines in 2013, while the global level of IT
operational spending should reach an estimated US$10 billion
in 2013.
Airline IT investment priorities continue to focus on mobilizing
the passenger journey, as they have done for the last three
years, but airlines are also showing a strong interest in
improving business intelligence to better understand their
operations and customers.
The overall impression from this year’s survey is one of an
industry that is fast adopting the digital world. This is bringing
many advantages in the form of automation and new services,
but also challenges in making sure these technologies can
be widely adopted so that passengers benefit at both ends of
their journey.
For the last 15 years we have been tracking the key technology
trends of airlines. More recently we have complemented
this research by publishing surveys on technology trends
in the wider air transport industry, including airports and
passengers. Taken together, they provide a unique perspective
on the way technology is shaping the future of air travel.
We welcome any feedback or comments on the survey.
For more information on all our surveys and accompanying
features and analysis, visit www.sita.aero/surveys.
This document outlines Porter's Five Forces model of competitive position analysis, which examines new market entrants, supplier power, competitive rivalry, buyer power, and threats from substitute products or services. For each force, key factors are listed that influence the competitive landscape of an industry.
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, founded in 1924. Its mission is to be "The World's Favourite Airline" by providing a full service experience. Its goals include reducing its environmental impact through decreasing carbon emissions, waste, and noise. British Airways has a number of internal capabilities, such as its aircraft fleet and destinations. Externally, it has close relationships with customers and alliances with other airlines. Using Porter's Five Forces model, British Airways faces high competitive rivalry and threat of new entrants in the airline industry.
Jet Airways is an Indian airline headquartered in Mumbai. It operates domestic and international flights and has subsidiaries including Jet Konnect and Jet Lite. The document provides an overview of Jet Airways, including its history, subsidiaries, destinations served, mission, products and services offered. It also discusses Jet Airways' situation analysis covering internal environment, external environment, competitors, and the aviation market. The financial projections section outlines forecasts for metrics like revenue, profit, passenger load factor and cargo.
LEGO is the second largest toy manufacturer known for its LEGO bricks and mini figures. It develops products combining LEGO bricks with STEM subjects for different age groups. LEGO has expanded into areas like architecture, movies, games, and more through lines like LEGO Architecture, Friends, Mindstorms, and CUUSOO (now called IDEAS). Through LEGO Club, fans can share ideas and projects with over 10,000 supporters can become official LEGO products. While LEGO struggled at times, it has seen record profits in recent years as the number one or two toy manufacturer in key markets.
This document provides an overview of Lego's business including its mission, values, history, and various strategic analyses. It includes 10 slides covering different strategic models like PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, market life cycle, value chain and more. The document analyzes Lego's strengths, weaknesses and provides a SWOT analysis. It also includes confrontation matrices comparing Lego to opportunities like Asia, logistics partners, and threats like trends and competition. The document proposes an international strategy and includes Ansoff's strategic diagnosis model. It concludes with strategic recommendations like expanding into emerging markets and product lines.
In a highly competitive circumstance like the cross-strait direct flight market between mainland
China and Taiwan, how to provide high quality service to satisfy passengers is an important source of
competitive advantage for airlines. This study is to examine customers’ satisfaction with the services of the
cross-strait flights between Kaohsiung and the mainland China
This document contains a term paper on airline services that was prepared for a marketing professor. It includes sections on group profile, letter of transmittal, acknowledgements, contents, literature review, objectives, methodology, hypotheses development, proposed model, and results of regression analysis. The key findings are that service quality, value, and customer satisfaction have a significant positive impact on customer behavioral intentions, while customer sacrifice has a negative impact. The study aims to analyze factors affecting customer purchase decisions and develop a model showing the relationship between explanatory and dependent variables related to airline service usage.
Xparency is a web-based service where technical service providers can showcase their customer references in order to make them freely and readily available to potential customers.
Case study Delta airline poor customer serviceVicky Mai
Delta Airlines was founded in 1928 and has grown to become one of the largest airlines in the world, carrying over 180 million passengers annually. However, a customer complained about a recent experience with multiple flight delays and cancellations while traveling from Orlando to New York that resulted in over 8 hours of waiting without being provided food, drink, or clear communication from the airline. While Delta apologized and provided $150 in flight credit vouchers, the summary suggests Delta could improve its customer service by responding more quickly during disruptions, providing clearer information to passengers, and offering more substantial compensation for significant inconveniences.
Research information
Research method:Quantitative research (Online survey)
Timing:05.9.2013 –25.9.2013
Sample size:456
Research area:Nationwide (Indonesia)
Target:Male & Female aged 17 years old and over; and ever used Airline services in last 6 months (February-August 2013)
Research objectives:Find out how factors affect the passengers’ satisfaction on Airline services quality and perform regression analysis of satisfaction
Sampling method:Internet sampling (Nusaresearch panel)
Missing baggage questionnaire form malaysia airlinesMaria Loredo
The document is a missing baggage questionnaire form from Malaysian Airlines requesting information from a passenger whose baggage went missing. It requests identifying and contact information for the passenger, flight details, description of missing bags and contents, insurance information, and a signature acknowledging the information as accurate for the purposes of a claim. The form also includes a baggage identification chart to help describe missing bags.
The document provides a background on Lego and analyzes its business using various frameworks. It discusses how Lego started as a carpentry workshop and transitioned to plastic toys. It also covers Lego's expansion into media and licensing popular franchises. The analysis includes a PESTLE analysis of the political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors impacting Lego. It also performs a Porter's Five Forces analysis of the competitive forces in the industry. Finally, it presents a SWOT analysis of Lego's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The document concludes with recommendations for Lego to invest in technology to blend physical and digital play and maximize efficiency in its supply chain.
This document discusses SAP's three-tier system and distributed architectures. It also identifies business intelligence features in SAP's software suite, including SCM, PLM, and ERP.
The key points are:
1) SAP's three-tier system coordinates all resources and activities needed to complete business processes across an enterprise.
2) Distributed architectures are flexible because data is stored across multiple computers, allowing transactions to be processed on many machines and available to all users.
3) SAP's business intelligence features include SCM for supply chain transactions, PLM for managing products throughout their lifecycle, and ERP for integrating business management systems.
Lego faces three main threats to its business: losing licensing rights from Disney, losing its brick trademark, and increased competition from Hasbro. To address these threats, Lego should negotiate with Disney to retain licensing rights, pursue new licensing deals with properties like DC comics, expand into emerging markets like China and India, broaden its customer base, and invest in new product innovations like high-tech bricks. In the long term, Lego needs to implement strategies to maintain its leading position in the brick toy market and continue growing its profits.
International service variants airline passenger expectations and perceptions...Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy
This study examines airline passenger expectations and perceptions of service quality across nationalities. It applies the SERVQUAL model, which measures gaps between customer expectations and perceptions, to an international setting. Specifically, it compares the expectations and perceptions of European and US airline passengers regarding US and European airlines. The study aims to determine if expectations and perceptions vary by nationality and the relative importance of service quality dimensions to different passenger groups. It also seeks to assess the potential for US airlines to improve market share in Europe by implementing a service quality strategy tailored to European passengers. The results could help airlines better understand international passenger needs and enhance service globally.
This document summarizes the results of a dipstick survey conducted with 6 respondents in Saudi Arabia to understand consumer perceptions of airlines flying in and out of the country. The survey asked respondents to name top-of-mind airlines, their preferred airline for personal travel and business travel, which airline cares most about customers, and which car brand each airline would be if it were a car. The key learnings were that Saudi Arabian Airlines was at the top of mind for all participants and was the preferred airline for 4 out of 6 respondents for business travel. Emirates and Qatar were noted to be working hard to gain a good reputation in Saudi Arabia, while other airlines were seen as under-communicating.
1) LEGO was founded in 1934 with the philosophy of "good play" which believes play enriches child development.
2) LEGO uses a variety of marketing communication tools in its global strategy including posters, exhibitions, public relations, internet marketing and relationship marketing.
3) The core message of LEGO's marketing is "learning and developing through play", which promotes creativity, innovation, fun and imagination through its products.
Airline are looking at new and innovative ways.Aspire
Airlines are looking to use new technologies and customer-focused strategies to reduce costs while improving the customer experience. This includes using online booking engines for reservations, recognizing loyalty program members, offering Wi-Fi access and discounts, and personalizing services for different passenger needs like families. Korean Air sets an example by upgrading cabins and lounges, offering organic meal options, and dedicating female-only bathrooms. British Airways also aims to improve the customer experience through self-service options and relaxing in-flight electronics policies.
This document provides an overview of services marketing and discusses the low-cost airline AirAsia. It includes definitions of services, reasons for the growth of the services sector, characteristics that distinguish services from goods, and a case study analysis of AirAsia. The document contains four chapters that cover introduction to services marketing, airline management, the AirAsia case study, and conclusions and recommendations.
LEGO engages in brand co-creation with consumers and other stakeholders through dialogue, access, transparency, and risk management. As the main stakeholder, consumers provide ideas and feedback that help develop new LEGO products. Other stakeholders like employees, business partners, and educational institutions also contribute to co-creation. While co-creation brings benefits, it also carries risks like loss of control or reputation damage that companies must navigate.
How airlines use technology to improve passenger experience by 2016 - The Air...Tom Knierim
The Airline IT Trends Survey, co-sponsored by Airline
Business and SITA shows an airline IT climate that is
cautiously improving. IT budgets are expected to improve at
the majority of airlines in 2013, while the global level of IT
operational spending should reach an estimated US$10 billion
in 2013.
Airline IT investment priorities continue to focus on mobilizing
the passenger journey, as they have done for the last three
years, but airlines are also showing a strong interest in
improving business intelligence to better understand their
operations and customers.
The overall impression from this year’s survey is one of an
industry that is fast adopting the digital world. This is bringing
many advantages in the form of automation and new services,
but also challenges in making sure these technologies can
be widely adopted so that passengers benefit at both ends of
their journey.
For the last 15 years we have been tracking the key technology
trends of airlines. More recently we have complemented
this research by publishing surveys on technology trends
in the wider air transport industry, including airports and
passengers. Taken together, they provide a unique perspective
on the way technology is shaping the future of air travel.
We welcome any feedback or comments on the survey.
For more information on all our surveys and accompanying
features and analysis, visit www.sita.aero/surveys.
This document outlines Porter's Five Forces model of competitive position analysis, which examines new market entrants, supplier power, competitive rivalry, buyer power, and threats from substitute products or services. For each force, key factors are listed that influence the competitive landscape of an industry.
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, founded in 1924. Its mission is to be "The World's Favourite Airline" by providing a full service experience. Its goals include reducing its environmental impact through decreasing carbon emissions, waste, and noise. British Airways has a number of internal capabilities, such as its aircraft fleet and destinations. Externally, it has close relationships with customers and alliances with other airlines. Using Porter's Five Forces model, British Airways faces high competitive rivalry and threat of new entrants in the airline industry.
Jet Airways is an Indian airline headquartered in Mumbai. It operates domestic and international flights and has subsidiaries including Jet Konnect and Jet Lite. The document provides an overview of Jet Airways, including its history, subsidiaries, destinations served, mission, products and services offered. It also discusses Jet Airways' situation analysis covering internal environment, external environment, competitors, and the aviation market. The financial projections section outlines forecasts for metrics like revenue, profit, passenger load factor and cargo.
LEGO is the second largest toy manufacturer known for its LEGO bricks and mini figures. It develops products combining LEGO bricks with STEM subjects for different age groups. LEGO has expanded into areas like architecture, movies, games, and more through lines like LEGO Architecture, Friends, Mindstorms, and CUUSOO (now called IDEAS). Through LEGO Club, fans can share ideas and projects with over 10,000 supporters can become official LEGO products. While LEGO struggled at times, it has seen record profits in recent years as the number one or two toy manufacturer in key markets.
This document provides an overview of Lego's business including its mission, values, history, and various strategic analyses. It includes 10 slides covering different strategic models like PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, market life cycle, value chain and more. The document analyzes Lego's strengths, weaknesses and provides a SWOT analysis. It also includes confrontation matrices comparing Lego to opportunities like Asia, logistics partners, and threats like trends and competition. The document proposes an international strategy and includes Ansoff's strategic diagnosis model. It concludes with strategic recommendations like expanding into emerging markets and product lines.
In a highly competitive circumstance like the cross-strait direct flight market between mainland
China and Taiwan, how to provide high quality service to satisfy passengers is an important source of
competitive advantage for airlines. This study is to examine customers’ satisfaction with the services of the
cross-strait flights between Kaohsiung and the mainland China
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objective
1. To promote learning about the air transportation system.
2. To practice analytical thinking and presentation skills
3. To exchange knowledge and experiences between students.
Target group
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• Last period of the Air Transport System course (December 2023)
• Activity: Study interesting Aviation Case Study examples.
Operation
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2. Present work in groups for 10-12 minutes.
Judging criteria
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Creativity in presentation
Presentation skills
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Airline image and service quality effects on traveling customers’ behavioral intentions in jordan
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Airline Image and Service Quality Effects on Traveling
Customers’ Behavioral Intentions in Jordan
Dr. Hamza Salim Khraim
Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Middle East University, P.O. Box 383, Amman 11610 Jordan
*E-mail: hkhraim@meu.edu.jo
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of airline image and service quality on traveling customers’
behavioral intentions in Jordan. A questionnaire was designed by the author in order to achieve the objectives of
the study, consisting of forty-eight (48) items to obtain the required information out of the study sample. The
applications used to analyze and examine the hypothesis are the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
The main results of the study were; A significant effect of Airline Image was observed with regard to customers’
behavioral intentions at the level of (α ≤ 0.05) as well as a significant effect of service quality was observed with
regard to customers’ behavioral intentions at the level of (α ≤ 0.05).
Keywords: Airline Image, Service Quality, Customers’ Behavioral Intentions, Jordan
1.0 Introduction
The airline industry has evolved rapidly in recent decades. It was a luxurious form of travel early in the last
century but has become one of the most common methods of travel today. Today, air travelers have more choice
in the selection of their travel providers than was previously available. In a competitive market, the airlines must
understand customer loyalty in order to keep their customers. Customer satisfaction is a major consideration as
customers decide whether to stay loyal to their travel provider or defect (Reichheld, 2006). Customers select
their travel providers based on how well the travel providers meet their service expectations (Parasuraman, et al.,
1996). Consequently, in order to keep their customers, airlines must become increasingly sophisticated about
understanding their customers’ expectations in an effort to maintain the quality of service their passengers
demand. To do so, airline management must understand the critical success factors of service quality. Significant
amount of research was done into the fields of service quality and meeting customers’ expectations and
subsequently being distinguishable from competitors are key goals in order to thrive in today’s globalized world.
It is imperative that service-providing companies measure and scrutinize service quality and image as a modus
operandi into influencing the behavioral intentions of their customers (Saha and Theingi, 2009). Existing theories
can be refined to encompass new variables that are essential to explain and predict customer behavior (Oh, 1999).
In this global climate of downturn and high running costs, it is essential for airlines to provide their key customers,
the passengers, with high quality service in order to yield satisfaction. This in turn generates repeat clientele,
ensures a preferred supplier status from other enterprises, enhances prospective market shares; revenues would
benefit significantly from these upswings (Ozment and Morash, 1994). Several studies have applied the
theoretical service quality model on the airline milieu (Fick and Ritchie, 1991; Sultan and Simpson, 2000; Chang
and Yeh, 2002). This approach had the shortcoming of neglecting to include other variables which tend to
influence airline service evaluation and passengers’ behavioral intentions and satisfaction; a shortcoming which
was to be addressed in later studies.
Sufficient evidence has accumulated that customer behavior has been influenced by public perceptions of the
value, cost and corporate image of the service and their provider (Andreassen & Lindestad, 1998; Bloemer et al.,
1998; Nguyen LeBlanc, 1998; McDougall & Levesque, 2000; Varki & Colgate, 2001). These now-rudimentary
variables had often been ignored in earlier airline service research; such an oversight incurred flaws in the
modeling of service quality. Marketing professionals have come to include such variables in their studies in an
attempt to enhance the predictive capacity of pertinent models (Fitzsimmons and Fitzsimmons, 1994).
Encompassing these variables, even the more intangible ones, has become a necessity in the prospect of evaluating
airline service quality, passengers’ behavioral intentions and satisfaction. To be able to envisage behavioral
patterns more accurately and to contribute to the bustling research into airline service, this study aims to
comprehensively cover the aforementioned variables.
2.0 Research Problem and Questions
Airline companies tend to concentrate on a certain variable in relation to customer’s behavioral intentions.
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Frequently, the most variable considered is the service quality provided by the airline, followed by other variables,
such as airline image. Previous studies had extensively researched the direct effect of mentioned variables on the
customers’ intentions, yet many had failed to introduce a mediate variable in order to clarify the effect marketing
variables holds on customers’ behavioral intentions and the relationship between them. Based on that we will
propose the following two questions:
Question One:
Is there an effect of Airline Image on Customer Behavioral Intentions?
Question Two
Is there an effect of Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions?
3.0 Significance of the Study
The significance of the study is to reveal useful patterns for customer behavioral intentions, which could
contribute in improving and enhancing the understanding of air passengers’ behavioral intentions by
understanding the effect caused by marketing variables. The study is another step in expanding research in the
relations between marketing variables and air passengers’ behavioral intentions, as dictated by the perceived price
fairness, and encourages further studies to include other mediate variables.
4.0 Objectives of the Study
This study aims to identify the effect of airline image and service quality on Customers’ Behavioral Intentions.
The study will try to explore if there is an effect of airline image and service quality on Customer Behavioral
Intentions. Based on the literature review, the following research hypotheses were formulated:
H01:There is significant effect of Airline Image, and Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions at
level (α ≤ 0.05).
Derived from the following sub-hypotheses:
H01-1: There is a significant effect of Airline Image on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level (α ≤ 0.05).
H01-2: There is a significant effect of Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level (α ≤ 0.05).
5.0 Theoretical Framework
As many other industries, the airline industry is still a large and growing one; thanks to its central role in the
globalization movement which is taking place in other industries, for it facilitating economic growth, world trade,
tourism and international investment. Air travel for business purposes and for leisure had grown greatly
worldwide; in the last decade, air traveling has grown by 7% per year. In the past year, 730 million passengers
have flown on U.S. airlines, which is a 1.3% increase to that region alone. Thanks to new aircrafts that takes
leisure to the next level, people are now more willing to spend long hours in planes to get to far and exotic
destinations. Such change awoken governments to the benefits of tourism to their national economics, driving it to
develop that industry, through various ways; building resorts and infrastructure to attract tourists from first world
countries. As the economies of developing countries grow, their own citizens are becoming the new future
international tourists.
Travelling for business purposes have also increased as companies grown international in relations of their
investments, their supply sources and production chains, as well as their customers. The rapid growth of world
trade in goods, services and international direct investment have also contributed to growth in business travel.
Across the world, International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that international air travel will grow
by an average of 6.6% a year until the end of the decade. These rates are parallel to those of the past ten years. In
areas where the air travel market is developed, such as Europe and North America, a slower rate of growth
expected (4-6%). The most vibrant growth is centered on the Asia/Pacific region, due to the fast-growing trade
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travel markets of the future will continue to be in and between Europe, North America and Asia. Since
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product enhancements being introduced to attract and retain customers.
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growth. For airlines, the future will provide numerous challenges, especially in the growing competition that is
increasing rapidly during the last few years. Successful airlines will be those who continue to tackle their costs and
improve their products, thereby securing a strong presence in the key world aviation markets.
5.1 Airline Image
It has been established through previous studies that a good corporate image could be useful to an organization in
various ways, including delaying rival entering the market, charging price premium on customers (Rindova et al.,
2005). Corporate image also affects customer’s choice of company and influences customer’s perception of the
goods and services offered (Andreassen & Lindestad, 1998). Meanwhile, however, Page & Fearn (2005) found
that while bad image negatively affects brand equity, a good image does not assure strong brands. Rhee &
Haunschild (2006) also found that service providers that enjoy good reputation suffer more than providers with a
poor reputation when they make a mistake.
Corporate image can be defined as perceptions of an organization reflected in the associations held in customer
memory (Keller, 1993). A planned and well-managed corporate image is the most promising marketing strategy
for attracting current customers (Fombrun & Shanley, 1996). A company with a good image is more likely to
stand out in the marketplace because it draws both repeat customers and trial users (Connor & Davidson, 1997).
The more favorable a company’s image, the more likely customers will assume that the services tendered by that
company are better, of higher quality and worth more in actual price (Dowling, 1994). Similarly in the airline
industry, the more favorable image passengers have, the more likely negative elements about the airline will be
filtered out of passengers’ consciousness. Passengers who have a favorable image of the airline consider a
particularly bad flight to be an exception to their impression of the airline (Ostrowski et al., 1993). Thus, a
favorable image separates and distinguishes the company from its competitors.
5.2 Service Quality
The rapid development and competition of service quality, in both developed and developing countries has made
it important for companies to measure and evaluate the quality of service encounters (Brown and Bitner, 2007).
Several conceptual models have been developed by different researchers for measuring service quality. It is
envisaged that conceptual models in service quality enable management to identify quality problems and thus
help in planning for the launch of a quality improvement program, thereby improving the efficiency, profitability
and overall performance (Seth and Deshmukh, 2005).
Although the definitions of service quality vary, the definitions are all formulated from the customer perspective:
that is, what customers perceive are important dimensions of quality (Lewis, 1989). Gronroos (1982) and
Parasuraman, et al., (1988) were the pioneers in the conceptualization of the service quality construct, these
authors maintained that the overall perception of quality was a disconfirmation of a customer’s expectation and
his/her evaluation of a service. The dimensions of service quality have also been debated in the literature. For
example, Gronroos (1982) proposed technical (the tangible aspects of service delivery) and functional (the
expressive performance of the service) qualities as two critical dimensions of service quality. Alternatively,
Parasuraman et al., (1988) proposed five service quality dimensions, namely, tangibles, reliability,
responsiveness, assurance and empathy.
Reliability means the service provider’s ability to perform the promised service both dependably and accurately.
Customers expect reliable service delivery and that the service is delivered on time, in the same manner, and
without errors every time.
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Responsiveness is customer service’s willingness to help customers and to provide prompt service. For example,
keeping customers waiting may create unnecessary negative perceptions of quality. Whenever a service failure
occurs, the ability to recover quickly and with professionalism can still leave customers very positive perceptions
of service quality.
Assurance refers to the knowledge and courtesy of employees as well as their ability to convey trust and
confidence. The assurance dimension includes the following features: competence to perform the service,
politeness and respect for the customer, effective communication with the customer, and the general attitude that
the server has the customer’s best interests at heart.
Empathy refers to the caring and individualized attention which the customer gets during the service delivery.
This includes the approachability, sensitivity of service employees and effort to understand the customer’s needs.
Tangibles are the physical aspects of service delivery i.e. the appearance of physical facilities, equipment,
personnel, and communication materials (Awoke, 2010).
The above dimensions identified by Parasuranametal (1988:23) are the basis for SERVQUAL questionnaire
designed by the same researchers for measuring the service quality. The same authors (1990: 180) conclude that
the SERVQUAL questionnaire and therefore the five service quality dimensions are suitable for measuring the
quality of internal services as well, and not just for measuring external service quality. According to Douglas &
Connor (2003:166), the intangible elements of a service (inseparability, heterogeneity and perishability) are the
critical determinants influencing service equality perceived by a customer.
Chang (2008) supports the earlier line of thinking by Grönroos developed “The Gap Analysis Model”, which is a
well known model of service quality. This model shows an integrated view of the customer-company relationship.
The main idea of the model is focused on the premise that service quality is dependent on the size and direction of
the five gaps that can exist in the service delivery process.
Gap 1: the gap between customer expectations and those perceived by management to be the customer’s
expectations.
Gap 2: the gap between management’s perception of customer expectations and the firm’s service quality
specifications.
Gap 3: the gap between service quality specifications and service delivery.
Gap 4: the service delivery, external communication gap.
Gap 5: the perceived service quality gap, the difference between expected and perceived service.
5.3 Customer behavioral intentions
Behavioral intention (BI) is defined as a person's perceived likelihood or "subjective probability that he or she will
engage in a given behavior" (Committee on Communication for Behavior Change in the 21st Century, 2002: 31).
BI is behavior-specific and operationalized by direct questions such as "I intend to [behavior]," with Likert scale
response choices to measure relative strength of intention. Intention has been represented in measurement by other
synonyms (e.g. "I plan to [behavior]") and is distinct from similar concepts such as desire and self-prediction
(Armitage & Conner, 2001). Ajzen (1991) argued that BI reflects how hard a person is willing to try, and how
motivated he or she is, to perform the behavior. Due to its ability to predict customer’s behavior, behavioral
intention has been set as the dependent variable in many studies (Zeithaml et al., 1996).
Customer’s behavioral intention can be favorable or unfavorable: favorable behavioral intention can -and usuallyresult into brand or service provider loyalty, increased business volume, recommending the service provider to
other customers and the inclination to pay higher prices. On other hand, unfavorable behavioral intention results in
higher probability of customers changing service providers, plan to reduce business volume, spread negative
experience via word of mouth and refuse to pay premium prices (Zeithalm et al., 1996). Due to such
consequences, researchers encouraged studying and understanding customer’s behavioral intentions, believing it
must be the main concern for marketing researchers (Malhotra & McCort, 2001), which was met by more
exploration of the antecedents of customer’s behavioral intentions; such as price, service quality, corporate image
and customer satisfaction has influence on customer’s behavioral intentions. Basic behavioral intention (e.g. I
intend to exercise more) may be elaborated in terms of how, when, and other specifics (e.g. I intend to jog for 30
minutes at least four times a week). The former has been labeled a goal intention and the latter an implementation
intention (Milne et al., 2002). Research has shown that specification in planning is associated with a greater
likelihood to perform the behavior (Scholzetal, 2008).
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6.0 Previous Studies
Degirmenci et al., (2012) study aimed to evaluate consumer satisfaction at Turkish Airlines, the factors affecting
consumer’s experience were analyzed using weighted SERVQUAL methodology. In addition, the gap between
Turkish Airline’s current service quality and 5-star service quality defined by SKYTRAX (the most accepted
airline quality rating organization that uses evaluations of airline consumers’ from all over the world) was
measured. The analysis and the results were extended by constructing 5 hypotheses. In determining the factors
affecting consumer’s experience, unlike the studies in the literature, SKYTRAX consumer satisfaction criteria
were considered. Factor analysis grouped the questions included in the survey into 6 factors (dimensions):
ground handling, employees, in-flight services, e-commerce, image and empathy. The results suggested that
image dimension has the highest consumer satisfaction level; employees and empathy dimensions followed the
image. E-commerce has the lowest satisfaction level; in-flight services and ground handling service followed
that. Another result is that meals and passenger transferring services have the highest impact on consumer
satisfaction. Furthermore, as expected none of service quality dimensions are around the desired 5-star consumer
satisfaction level defined by SKYTRAX.
Another study by Archana & Subha (2012) aimed to examine the underlying forces of service quality influences
on passengers’ satisfaction in aircraft transport. The study examines which dimensions have a positive influence
on service quality and which dimensions have the most and least important impact on service quality in
international air travel, as perceived by airline passengers. The findings of this study are based on the analysis of
a sample of 270 respondents. This study analyzed the data from passengers of three classes: namely, economy,
business and premium. The results suggest that there are different factors of in-flight service quality that are
important according to the customer seat class. The dimensionality of perceived service quality in international
air travel was explored and three dimensions were identified. These dimensions include in-flight service, inflight digital service and back-office operations. The findings reveal that these three dimensions are positively
related to perceive service quality in international air travel and of these dimensions. Cuisines provided and seat
comfort safety are the most important dimension in in-flight service quality. Personal entertainment is the most
important dimension as perceived by airline passengers in In-flight digital service quality. Online ticket booking
is another dimension in back-office operations. In addition, the findings indicate that passengers’ satisfaction on
different airline companies varies on basis of the services delivered.
While Akin (2011) study the brand personality, which he considers as the most important factor affecting the
attitude and intention of the customer. Akin collected data through questionnaires and analyzed the answers he
received and reached positive results in regards to the link between brand personality and customer’s behavioral
intentions.
Lai & Chen (2010) study the behavioral intentions of public transit passengers and the roles of service quality,
perceived value in directing these intentions. By using passenger survey system from the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid
Transit (KMRT), they analyzed the conceptualized relationship model, which found that all casual relationships
between the variables and customer behavioral intentions are statistically significant.
While the purpose of Saha & Theingi (2009) paper was to examine the relationships among the constructs of
service quality, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions in passengers of three low-cost carriers (LCCs) offering
airline services in Thailand. The study finds that the order of importance of the dimensions of service quality
tested here is: flight schedules; flight attendants; tangibles; and ground staff. Passenger satisfaction with these
service-quality dimensions is found to be very important in explaining behavioral intentions. Satisfied
passengers are mostly influenced by the schedule. Such customers engage in positive word-of-mouth
communication and have high repurchase intentions. Dissatisfied passengers prefer to change airlines, rather
than provide feedback to the LCCs. The study has not definitively established causality among the constructs of
service quality, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions. Moreover, satisfaction is based only on service quality.
Future research should examine the causality and other possible satisfaction factors. Managers of LCCs who
have not traditionally placed a high priority on quality should be aware of the importance of service quality and
passenger satisfaction in determining the behavioral intentions of passengers of LCCs.
Al-Mutairi (2010) study aimed at detecting the Impact of service quality and relationship marketing on customer
loyalty on Jazeera Airways in Kuwait state. The study indicated moderation in airways service quality from the
sample of the study passengers' perspectives for all quality dimensions (Tangibility, Reliability, Response,
Security and Sympathy), where the scale showed that the level of the quality was medium from passengers'
perspectives. Same for the level of company interest in building marking relations with its passengers, where the
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study affected the company's interest in building random relations with its passengers, in all three dimensions
(Reliability, Commitment, and Communications) in medium degree. The study showed also decrease in the level
of company's passenger loyalty.
While the aim of Aladwan, et al., (2010) study was to perceive the impact of the pillars of application quality in
the airline companies operating in the Jordanian market. This study aims to perceive the effect of applying
quality fundamentals in the airlines companies working in the Jordanian market, as well as perceive the most
prominent obstacles that prevent applying the basic elements of quality fundamentals. This study arrived to the
following results: i. Applying philosophy of service quality management highly affected the profitability of
airlines companies. ii. Applying philosophy of service quality management highly affected the annual growth of
sales of airlines companies. iii. Applying philosophy of service quality management, highly affected decreasing
quality costs in airlines companies. iv. There is a positive correlation of statistical indication between the level of
applying philosophy of service quality management on one side and the increase of profitability of airline
companies on the other side, except the principle of work difference .v. There is a positive correlation of
statistical indication between the level of applying philosophy of service quality management on one side and the
annual growth of sales in airlines companies on the other side, except the principle of focusing on customer .vi.
There is a positive correlation of statistical indication between the level of applying philosophy of service quality
management on one side and decreasing of quality costs in airlines companies on the other side.
7.0 Methodology
7.1 Study Population and Sample
To increase credibility, it is important to choose a sample which represents the population under investigation.
The population of the study consisted of the Jordanian passengers at Queen Alia Airport, with focus on the First
Class passengers. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher chose a convenience sample of flights,
considering the capacity of each flights and number of passenger onboard consisted of (400). After distributing
(400) questionnaires for passengers on selected flights, a total of (343) answered questionnaire were retrieved,
which is (86%) of the total distributed questionnaires. After checking the retrieved questionnaires, the (306)
questionnaires were valid for statistical analysis. Ultimately, (77%) of the total questionnaires distributed entered
the analysis.
7.2 Demographic Variables
Tables (1) show the demographic variables of the study sample. It shows that (38.2%) of the study sample are
males and (61.8%) are females. For Age, (53.60%) of the study sample ranged between (30) years or less, while
(23.53%) of the study sample ranged between 31 to 34 years, (11.11%) of the study sample ranged between (35
– 39) years, and (11.76%) of the study sample were 40 years and above. For academic qualification, Table (1)
shows that the majority of respondents of the study sample have a bachelor degree. With regards to frequency of
flying, about (30.72%) are flying at least once a week; (19.61%) are flying at least once a year; (11.11%) are
flying at least once a month; (13.72%) are flying less than once a year and (24.84%) are flying at least once a
quarter.
7.3 Study Tools and Data Collection
The current study is two fold, theoretical and practical. In the theoretical part, the researcher relied on the
scientific studies that are related to the current study. Whereas in the practical side, the researcher relied on
descriptive and analytical methods using the practical manner to collect, analyze data and test hypotheses. The
collected data were designed to reflect the study objectives and questions and also to test the relationship
between the study variables. It was gathered through questionnaires. The questionnaire was divided into the
following sections:
Section One: Demographic Variables. The demographic information was collected with closed-ended questions,
through four factors (Gender, Age, Qualification, and Frequency of Flying).
Section Two: Independent variables, this section measure Airline Image and Service Quality through 23 items,
three items for measuring Airline Image, 20 items for measuring Service Quality on a five Likert scale as
follows: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2= Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4 Agree and 5 = Strongly Disagree
Section Three: Dependent variables, this section measure Customer Behavioral Intentions through four items
on a five Likert scale as illustrated in section two.
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Table (1) Descriptive of Sample Study
No.
Variables
1
Categorization
Gender
Frequency
Percent
Male
117
38.2
Female
189
61.8
306
100
Categorization
Frequency
Percent
30 years or less
164
53.60
From 31 – 34 Years
72
23.53
From 35 – 39 years
34
11.11
40 Years More
36
11.76
306
100
Categorization
Frequency
Percent
Diploma
49
16.01
Bachelor
183
59.80
High Diploma
26
8.50
Master
44
14.38
PhD
4
1.31
306
100
Categorization
Frequency
Percent
At least once a week
94
30.72
At least once a year
60
19.61
At least once a month
34
11.11
Less than once a year
42
13.72
At least once a quarter
76
24.84
306
100
Total
No.
2
Variables
Age
Total
No.
3
Variables
Qualification
Total
No.
4
Variables
Frequency of Flying
Total
7.4 Statistical Treatment
The data collected from the responses of the study questionnaire was treated through Statistical Package for
Social Sciences (SPSS) version 18and Amos version 18 for analysis and conclusions. Finally, the researcher used
the suitable statistical methods that consist of: Percentage and Frequency, Cronbach Alpha reliability (a) to
measure strength of the correlation and coherence between questionnaire items, arithmetic Mean to identify the
level of response of the study sample individuals to the study variables, Standard Deviation to measure the
responses spacing degree about Arithmetic Mean, One sample t-test, Multiple & Simple Regression analysis to
Measure the impact of study variables, and Relative importance, based on the following equation:
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Low degree from 1- less than 2.33, while Medium degree from 2.33 – 3.66, and High degree from 3.67 and
above.
7.5 Validity and Reliability
Validity: To test the questionnaire for clarity and to provide a coherent research questionnaire, a macro
review that covers all the research elements was accurately performed by academic reviewers specialized
in Business Administration and Marketing as well as professional people working in the traveling industry.
Some items were added, based on their valuable recommendations. Some others were reformulated to become
more accurate and clear, and this is required for the purpose of enhancing the research instrument.
Reliability
The reliability analysis applied to the level of Cronbach Alpha (α) is the criteria for internal consistency, which
was at a minimum acceptable level (Alpha ≥ 0.60) suggested by (Sekaran, 2003). These results are the
acceptable levels as suggested by (Sekaran, 2003). The results were shown in Table (2).
No.
1
2
3
4
Table (2) Reliability of Questionnaire Dimensions
Dimensions
No. of Items
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All Variables
Airline Image
3
Service Quality
20
4
Customer Behavioral Intentions
Alpha Value (α)
0.884
0.720
0.869
0.712
7.6 Descriptive analysis of study variables
7.6.1 Airline Image
The researcher used the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, item importance and item level. As shown in
Table (3) clarifies the Airline Image, where the arithmetic means range between (3.50- 3.85) compared with
General Arithmetic mean amount of (3.66).The researcher observes that the highest mean was for the item "I
have always had a good impression of this airline" with arithmetic mean (3.85), Standard deviation (0.82).
The lowest arithmetic mean was for the item "Image I believe that this airline has a better image than its
competitors” with Average (3.50) and Standard deviation (1.00). In general, it appears that the Airline Image
level from the study sample viewpoint was Median.
Table (3) Arithmetic mean, SD, item importance and Airline Image level
t- value
No.
Airline Image
Mean
St.D
Calculat
e
Sig
Item
importanc
e
Item level
1
I have always had a good impression
of this airline
3.85
0.82
18.04
0.00
1
High
2
Image I believe that this airline has a
better image than its competitors
3.50
1.00
8.81
0.00
3
Median
3
In my opinion, this airline has a good
image in the minds of passengers
3.63
0.91
12.09
0.00
2
Median
3.66
0.76
General Arithmetic mean and standard
deviation
t- Value Tabulate at level (α≤ 0.05) (1.649)
7.6.2 Service Quality
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The researcher used the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, item importance and item level. Table (4)
clarifies the Service Quality, where the arithmetic means range between (3.20-4.10) compared with General
Arithmetic mean amount of (3.58). The researcher observes that the highest mean was for the item "Employees
give passengers personal attention" with arithmetic mean (4.10), Standard deviation (0.67). The lowest
arithmetic mean was for the item "Sincere interest in solving problems (flight cancellation, baggage loss,
etc.)” with Average (3.20) and Standard deviation (0.82). In general, it appears that the Service Quality level
from the study sample viewpoint was Median.
Table (4) Arithmetic mean, SD, item importance and Service Quality level
t- value
No.
Service Quality
Mean
St.D
Calculat
e
Up-to-date aircraft and in-flight
4
3.75
0.80
16.25
facility
Meal service (items, tastes, freshness,
5
3.53
0.83
11.17
quantity, appearance)
6
Seating comfort
3.21
0.97
3.79
7
8
9
10
11
Seat space and Legroom
In-flight
entertainment
services
(books,
newspapers,
movies,
magazines, etc.)
Convenience of reservation and
ticketing
Promptness
and
accuracy
of
reservation and ticketing
Performance is on-time
Sig
Item
importanc
e
Item level
0.00
6
High
0.00
10
Median
0.00
18
Median
3.35
0.77
7.97
0.00
16
Median
3.68
0.98
12.25
0.00
9
High
3.87
0.83
18.38
0.00
3
High
3.74
0.91
14.13
0.00
7
High
3.30
0.92
5.64
0.00
17
Median
12
Sincere interest in solving problems
(flight cancellation, baggage loss, etc.)
3.20
0.82
4.26
0.00
20
Median
13
Quality Check-in service (waiting
time, efficiency, etc)
3.21
1.00
3.62
0.00
18
Median
3.41
1.15
6.16
0.00
14
Median
3.87
0.74
20.56
0.00
3
High
3.83
1.03
13.99
0.00
5
High
3.70
1.06
11.64
0.00
8
High
3.51
0.71
12.53
0.00
11
Median
3.36
0.71
8.84
0.00
15
Median
3.48
0.83
10.17
0.00
13
Median
4.10
0.67
28.87
0.00
1
High
3.51
0.96
9.30
0.00
11
Median
3.96
0.34
23.07
0.00
2
Median
3.58
0.85
14
15
16
17
18
19
Promptness and accuracy of baggage
delivery
The amount imposed for overweight
baggage
Providing seat that passengers prefer
Neat appearance of employee
Employees who are willing to help
passengers
Employees are courteous
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Employees who have the knowledge
to answer passengers’ questions
Employees give passengers personal
attention
Convenient flight schedule
23
Non-stop flight
20
21
General Arithmetic mean and standard
deviation
t- Value Tabulate at level (α≤ 0.05) (1.649)
7.6.3 Customer Behavioral Intentions
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The researcher used the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, item importance and item level as shown in Table
(5). Table (5) clarifies the Customer Behavioral Intentions, where the arithmetic means range between (2.813.97) compared with General Arithmetic mean amount of (3.40). The researcher observes that the highest mean
was for the item "I would recommend Jordanian Airlines to other people" with arithmetic mean (3.97),
Standard deviation (0.88). The lowest arithmetic mean was for the item "I would sign up for Jordanian airlines
frequent flyer membership in the near future” with Average (2.81) and Standard deviation (0.94). In general, it
appears that the Customer Behavioral Intentions level from the study sample viewpoint was Median.
No.
36
37
38
39
Table (5)
Arithmetic mean, SD, item importance and Customer Behavioral Intentions level
t- value
Item
Customer Behavioral Intentions
Mean
St.D
Calculat
Sig
importanc
e
e
I would consider flying Jordanian
Airlines again in the future
I would recommend Jordanian
Airlines to other people
I would recommend
Jordanian
airline as the of choice despite the
increase of tickets prices
I would sign up for Jordanian airlines
frequent flyer membership in the near
future
General Arithmetic mean and standard
deviation
Item level
3.54
1.23
7.65
0.000
2
Median
3.97
0.88
19.46
0.000
1
High
3.27
0.81
5.88
0.000
3
Median
2.81
0.94
3.57
0.000
4
Median
3.40
0.96
t- Value Tabulate at level (α≤ 0.05) (1.649)
7.7 Hypotheses Testing
To test the main hypotheses, one sample t-test, multi, and simple linear Regression analysis with (F) test using
ANOVA table and Path analysis was used as follows:
H01:There is no significant effect Airline Image, and Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions at
level (α ≤ 0.05).
To test this hypothesis, the author uses the multiple regression analysis to ensure the effect of Airline Image and
Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions, as shown in Table (6).
Table (6) Multiple regression analysis test results of the effect of airline image and service quality on CBI
)R(
Customer
Behavioral
Intentions
)R2(
F
Calculate
DF
3
0.601
0.361
42.06
0.00
302
T
Calculate
Sig*
0.312
6.926
0.000
0.439
7.426
0.000
β
Sig*
Airline
Image
Service
Quality
* the effect is significant at level (α≤0.05)
Results indicate that there is a significant effect of airline image and service Quality on Customer Behavioral
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Intentions. The R was (0.601) at level (α≤ 0.05), whereas the R was (0.361). This means the (0.361) of Customer
Behavioral Intentions changeability’s results from the changeability in airline image and service Quality. As β
was (Airline Image = 0.312; Service Quality = 0.439), this means the increase of one unit in Customer
Behavioral Intentions concerned will increase Variables value (Airline Image = 0.338; Service Quality = 0.454).
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Confirms significant impact F calculate was (41.634) and its significance at level (α≤ 0.05), and that confirms
valid main hypothesis:
There is significant effect of Airline Image and Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level
(α ≤ 0.05).
To ensure the effect of each variable on Customer’s Behavioral Intentions. The researcher divides this hypothesis
into two sub hypotheses, and uses the simple regression analysis to test each sub-hypothesis, as follows:
H01-1:There is no significant effect of Airline Image on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level (α ≤ 0.05).
To test this hypothesis, the researcher uses the simple regression analysis to ensure the effect of Airline Image
on Customer Behavioral Intentions. As shown in Table (7).
Table (7) Simple Regression Analysis test results of the effect of Airline Image on Customer Behavioral
Intentions
)R(
)R2(
F
Calculate
DF
Sig*
β
T
Calculate
Sig*
0.00
0.472
10.423
0.00
1
Customer
Behavioral
Intentions
0.513
0.263
108.63
304
305
* the impact is significant at level (α≤0.05)
Table (7) shows that there is a significant effect of Airline Image on Customer Behavioral Intentions. The R was
(0.513) at level (α≤ 0.05), whereas the R2was (0.263). This means the (0.263) of Customer Behavioral Intentions
changeability’s results from the changeability in Airline Image. As β was (0.472), this means the increase of one
unit in Airline Image will increase Customer Behavioral Intentions value (0.472). Confirms significant effect F
Calculate was (108.635) and its significance at level (α≤ 0.05), and that confirms valid sub-first hypotheses:
There is significant effect of Airline Image on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level (α≤ 0.05).
H01-2: There is no significant effect of Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level (α ≤ 0.05).
To test this hypothesis, the researcher uses the simple regression analysis to ensure the effect of Service Quality
on Customer Behavioral Intentions. As shown in Table (8).
Table (8) Simple Regression Analysis test results of the effect of Service Quality on Customer Behavioral
Intentions
)R(
)R2(
F
Calculate
DF
Sig*
Β
T
Calculate
Sig*
0.000
0.833
7.081
0.000
1
Customer
Behavioral
Intentions
0.376
0.142
50.134
304
305
* the impact is significant at level (α≤0.05)
Table (8) shows that there is a significant effect of Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions. The R
was (0.376) at level (α≤ 0.05), whereas the R2was (TT0.142). This means the (TT0.142) of Customer Behavioral
Intentions changeability’s results from the changeability in Service Quality. As β was (0.833), this means the
increase of one unit in Service Quality will increase Customer Behavioral Intentions value (0.833). Confirms
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significant effect F Calculate was (50.134) and its significance at level (α≤ 0.05), and that confirms valid subsecond hypotheses:
There is significant effect of Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level (α≤ 0.05).
8.0 Results
From the above analysis we can summarize the results as follows:
1. There is significant effect of (Airline Image and Service Quality) on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level
(α ≤ 0.05).
2. There is significant effect of Airline Image on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level (α≤ 0.05).
3. There is significant effect of Service Quality on Customer Behavioral Intentions at level (α≤ 0.05).
These results agree with Ishaqa (2012) whose results provide insights regarding relative importance of corporate
image, and service quality for building customer loyalty; and also agree with Pandey & Joshi (2010) whose
results reveals customer satisfaction has direct relationship with behavior intentions of the customer. Saha
&Theingi (2009) found that the passenger’s satisfaction with service quality dimensions is very important in
explaining behavioral intentions. The results also agree with Park & Wu (2005) whose results confirmed a
significant relationship between the Airline Service Quality on Airline Image and Passengers’ Future Behavioral
Intentions.
9.0 Recommendations
Based on the above results the following recommendations will be suggested:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The study results have shown that Airlines image is highly affecting the customers’ behavioral
intentions. As a result, Airlines companies should sustain its favorable image among its current
customers and to be able to attract new customers.
Airlines companies should maintain good service quality they offer for their passengers as it is
internationally compared with other airlines and it is considered competitive in the airline market field.
Airlines companies should increase the ability to obtain its customers’ satisfaction,
Airlines companies must train their employees so to have higher capability to answer passengers’
questions.
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