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Operation
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2. Present work in groups for 10-12 minutes.
Judging criteria
accuracy of information
Creativity in presentation
Presentation skills
Today, most of the organizations quite advanced in involving multiple applications of strategic management.
In this paper I have tried to describe an effective and working Ryanair’s competitive strategy, approach and factors have accounted for Ryanair’s success. I also analyzed what are Ryanair’s distinctive capabilities and how they are implementing various strategies to attract and retain customers.
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ASPECTS OF MARKETING APPLICATION WITHIN AIRLINE TRAVELLING COMPANIES. THE CASE OF ALBANIA
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ASPECTS OF MARKETING APPLICATION WITHIN AIRLINE TRAVELLING
COMPANIES. THE CASE OF ALBANIA
Associate Professor Ph.D. Areti STRINGA,
Faculty of Economy and Business, University of Tirana, Albania
ABSTRACT 2. METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH
The objectives of the research were defined
through the following tasks: The airline companies are markedly exposed to
1. To synthesise the features of daily challenges and needs for permanent differentiation
marketing activities of the airlines operating on the from their competition – the services of many airlines
Albanian market and establish their strengths and offer similar concept of benefits as they are provided
weaknesses. on the same type of aircraft and destinations. In
2. To analyse and establish if there are comparison to the competition - the services of many
marked differences in marketing activities of the airlines offer similar concept of benefits as they are
airlines operating on the Albanian market. provided on the same type of aircraft and destinations.
Different sources of primary and secondary In comparison to the competition, how the services are
data were used in analysis of services marketing of provided and their quality still remains the main
airlines operating on the Albanian market. The nature source of differentiation. That is why the airlines are
of the research was exploratory. Primary data were among the leading service companies. The objectives
mostly gathered from expert opinion by means of of the research were defined through the following
personal interviews. The depth interviews took place tasks:
in offices of the respondents. To synthesise the features of daily
marketing activities of the airlines operating on the
Key words: airline, marketing, travel service, Albanian market and establish their strengths and
market, customer. weaknesses;
To analyse and establish if there are marked
JEL classification: M31, L93, M10. differences in marketing activities of the airlines
operating on the Albanian market;
Different sources of primary and secondary
1. INTRODUCTION data were used in analysis of services marketing of
airlines operating on the Albanian market. Statistical
National economies of developed countries are publications, international magazines, books and
dominated by the service sector. In their efforts to internal sources of some of the airlines were the most
differentiate and diversify from competition, the frequent sources of secondary data. Time series
companies in the service sector are developing yet models were used for data analysis.
unknown marketing and management models. Their The nature of the research was exploratory.
competitive edge is that they provide services but in Primary data were mostly gathered from expert
relation to achieved satisfaction and loyalty of the opinion by means of personal interviews. The depth
customer as well. The features of the service sector in interviews took place in offices of the respondents.
the Republic of Albania are still very different from The unstructured – undisguised questionnaire was
characteristic features of such sectors in the developed used. Interviews were carried out with the managers of
market economies. Nevertheless, and as a reflection of airlines’ representative offices or members of their
many different changes that have occurred in the past management and the purpose was to obtain, on the
twelve years in political, business, cultural and basis of their company business activities and their
legislative environment, service companies on the experiences, opinions, views and answers to the
Albanian market are constantly faced with business questions determined by the objectives of the research.
regulations and attitudes characteristics for companies Quota sample was intentional and it comprised
from developed service sectors. The gap is narrowing twelve world renowned airline companies: Albanian
and the importance of the service sector is increasing. Airlines, Alitalia, Malev, Ada Air, Austria Airlines,
Gathering of the statistical data for the service sector Olympic Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Adria Airlines,
is made on the basis of the data from “Statistical Swiss, Jat, Hemus Air and Club Air.
Yearbook 2004” where the service sector in 2004
contributed to 64.4% of employment and 65% of
gross domestic product.
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The list of airlines according to their number of passengers
Albanian Airlines
Alitalia
2,7 2 1,3 0,8 Malev
6,7 Ada Air
0,1 28,8
7 Austria Airlines
Olympic Airlines
9,6 Turkish Airlines
Adria Airways
Swiss
9,6 19,5 Jat
12 Hemus Air
Club Air
Figure 1. The list of airlines according to their number of passengers
Airlines according to thier number of flights
Albanian Airlines
Alitalia
Ada Air
3% 2% 0% Malev
5% 3% Austrian Airlines
5%
31% Olympic Airlines
6% Turkish Airlines
Adria Airways
Jat
10% Hemus Air
12% Swiss
11% 12% Club Air
Figure 2. Airlines according to their number of flights
3. ANALYZIS OF THE AIR financial indicators in the air traffic in period 1991 –
TRAVELLING MARKET 2003 show the following:
Demand for air traffic services expressed
Recent profitability of airline companies has through passenger numbers shows constant growth.
not been too high. The business has been limited to Only in two years an insignificant drop in the number
bare survival. Here, the airlines tend to explain the of carried passengers was recorded;
causes of their problems through structural difficulties Total operating revenues show constant
that the industry is faced with and through their growth, but their growth is not matched by adequate
insufficient size due to which they are not fully able to profit;
enjoy the benefits of scale economies. Demand for air Despite constant growth in demand and in
traffic services and its permanent growth were not total operating revenues airlines recorded significant
matched by respective financial results hence losses, both operating and net, on two occasions. Loss
simultaneous coexistence of high demand growth rate intervals were simultaneous to periods of great
and decline in profitability became one of the most economic crisis,
important features of modern air traffic. Physical and Strong demand, deregulation and free
market entry of new airlines led to the fair that the
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existing capacities would be inadequate. As a business premises, and accommodation prices for
consequence, orders for new aircraft rose hugely. The crew which are too high and not competitive. They
number of aircraft on the market grew two times faster also underline the payment problem. Late payments or
than the demand for air traffic services. The difficulty to collect payment for provided services is
consequence of this was many more seats than characteristic for entire Albania and is a result of lack
passengers. Overcapacity led to lower prices and of financial discipline. Most airlines also point to low
decline in average yield per passenger or per flight. prices and payment benefits as dominant demand
Observing business activities of the leading features of air traffic services on the Albanian market.
airline companies it is possible to single out some of
the factors that might have a significant influence on 4.2 Customer’s features on the Albanian
the successful financial results of an airline company: market
Basic features of airline’s route network;
Basic features of flight economics derived The research findings reveal that significant
from passenger load factor, duration of flights and changes have occurred in the area of market segments.
frequencies; Genuine tourist passenger segment has almost
The role of computer reservation systems, vanished while ethnic travelling (visits to relatives and
FFP and concentration of flights through hubs; friends in Canada, USA, Australia, and Western
University educated company management Europe especially Italy, Greece and Germany) have
with good experience in economy; gained prominence. Unfortunately strong business
Corporate costs; passengers segment does not exist (e.g. business
The influence of deregulation and people fly in economy class or even worse, buy
liberalisation of air traffic; complete package as the cost is lower than price of
business class ticket). In recent years, refugees,
Disloyal competition from airlines.
displaced persons and members of international forces
The majority of above mentioned factors bear
formed a specific segment. The main reason behind
no direct relation to the size of company, except
the changes in the market segmentation lies, and this
maybe ownership of computer reservation system.
Namely, every company can try to fly at low costs, view is shared by most airlines, in the price which is
the key element in the selection of an airline company.
build an efficient route network and employ
Some companies stated that the demands of Albanian
experienced management. Equally, institutional
problems such as regulation, that is deregulation of air passengers in terms of the services standards were not
much different from other markets – passengers are
traffic, allowing of airline companies to come under
increasingly aware of what they can demand and that
protection of “Chapter 11”, which entire industry
faced, could not bear all the blame for bad financial is how they behave. Some companies stated that it was
easier to satisfy Albanian passengers as they still did
results. Primary causes must be sought in bad
not demand details (as oppose to passengers from
planning within companies themselves, inefficient
adjustment to changes that economic crisis brought developed Western countries). Evident is also the
view that Albanian passengers select airline company
about, Gulf War, Afganistan and Iraq War and the
out of “habit”, that is they are not fully informed about
increase in fuel cost, factors that were beyond control
and could not be anticipated. full range of services offered on the Albanian market.
4.3 Internal marketing
4. THE BASIC FINDINGS OF RESEARCH
The findings of the research show that each
What follows is the presentation of the findings
airline has defined staff policy, but they significantly
of the research on the marketing of services by the
differ in concrete actions that are created and
airlines operating on the Albanian market according to
implemented in order to educate, motivate, award and
individual areas of the marketing of services.
build staff loyalty. In certain number of companies the
governing form of education is self – education
4.1 Specifics of operating on the Albanian
through manuals prepared by companies or courses
market
(formally not a condition for promotion, but in reality
yes). Education (basic and advanced) is organised in
Despite the differences in the time length and
company’s headquarters or through chain process
continuity of their operations on the Albanian market,
and also in the importance that the Albanian market where the knowledge is passed from headquarters to
regional centres, and finally to staff in the local
has for each respective company, it could be
representative offices. Alternatively, representative
concluded that they share common assessment about
the specifics of operating on the Albanian market. office in Tirana has the status of profit centre and that
determines the nature of bonus for achieved results. It
Generally they feel that it is an expensive market.
is not unusual to observe declining staff loyalty in
Their arguments for such assessment are landing,
cargo and passengers handling fees, prices for aircraft such companies – there is no enthusiasm, and no extra
efforts are put to keep the staff. Finally there are
cleaning and maintenance, catering prices, leases for
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companies that stand out for their exceptional care for 4.5 The service quality
internal marketing and human resources management.
Loyalty of staff and keeping of the best can be All companies deem the quality of services as
achieved through combination of methods and the main tool in gaining and maintaining competitive
techniques and the most important ones are: team edge position on the market. Passengers compare the
work and aspiration towards company’s common benefits of services provided by respective companies
goals, continuous investment in staff education and but are not interested in how much has been invested
training, active involvement of staff in decision in development of services. The quality of service is a
making in all levels, stimulation of self – initiative, very important area of investment and the following
remuneration by achieved results, profit sharing. investment areas should be emphasised:
Among such companies it is not rare to find those that New aircraft;
are characterised by informal structure – Improvements in aircraft comfort;
personalization of relations is present, staff, Changes in the services offer – passenger
irrespective of their position in the company, is on the classes are becoming increasingly frequent: economy
first name terms. and enhanced business class;
Enhancement of in – flight and ground
4.4 Conduct towards customers services;
New corporate identify;
All airlines underlined that the market research Strategic alliances due to changes in
was one of the fundamental functions of marketing demand (declining) and other trends on the global air
and its importance for business was indisputable. traffic market (Above statements are not in the order
However majority does not carry out local market of importance).
surveys and their main arguments are lack of staff and Consistent quality of service is necessary for
time for such tasks. Some airlines included the all markets, and there are no reasons why company
Albanian market in customer satisfaction survey that standards should not also be applied on the Albanian
was carried out on flights where Tirana was either market.
arrival or departure airport. Passenger complaints were
mostly about lost luggage, check – in (here airlines 4.6 Strengths and weaknesses of the airline
have very little say as service is provided by airport), companies
aircraft delays, unsatisfactory in – flight service – e.g.
food in the economy class. In Albania lost luggage All companies are in agreement that in the
complaints are predominant and are solved locally. creation of services to be offered to potential
Most companies have general guidelines and passengers, irrespective of their origins, particular
flexibility up to a certain level is tolerated; however attention is given to spotting and emphasising of
certain issues such as the refund level are strictly competitive advantages and constant efforts to
regulated. The companies also tend to satisfy the overcome their weakness. Globally, airline companies
customer as much as possible. If a passenger is not underline the following features as their strengths:
happy with offered solution, he or she is referred to
Numerous destinations and quality time
claims department which is either located in the table;
regional office or in headquarters. Some companies
Punctually, reliability and safety (particular
have very elaborate complaints systems (as a part of
characteristic of top ranking airlines in terms of
company’s general standards manual); if complaint
service quality);
type and how – to – handle – it guidelines are not
Strategic alliances that result in greater
covered by the system, managers in the regional centre
market coverage and synergy effects by joint use of
or company headquarters are contacted. The loyalty of
company’s individual strengths;
Albanian passengers is not on the level that the
companies would wish. Loyal passengers do exist but Professional conduct towards passengers
most of them will explore competition’s offer and will (e.g. relaxed or even friendly conduct towards
purchase the ticket from those that offer better passengers, prompt reaction in the case of customer’s
payment conditions. Economy class passengers are complaint);
underlined as the most interested in the programme. Professional conduct of staff;
Most of these programmes are characterised by Air craft comfort (on long haul flights in
collection of air miles (including hotels, car hire) and particular);
large and versatile selection of awards (free flight In – flight service (catering, entertainment);
tickets, free package tours). Good airport service;
New and modern aircraft;
Corporate image and identify;
Attractive prices;
Attractive loyalty programme.
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In fierce and uncompromising competition, the The research results reveal that day to day
strengths of one company often become the weakness marketing activities on the Albanian market are
of its competition. As stating of individual strengths clearly not different from standards and practices used
and weaknesses would be beyond the objective of this on other, domestic and international markets.
research, these issues have not received detailed Albanian market has its specifics but required
consideration. Among particularly conspicuous adjustments by airlines operating on the Albanian
strengths for the Albanian market the companies market should not demand drastic divergence from
indicate; good timetable that offers daily connections company’s global marketing strategy.
even with the most distant destinations, attractive In conclusion, the major task for the
prices, good relations with agents – which serve as management of airlines operating on the Albanian
distribution channels, professional conduct of staff in market should be to learn lessons from hitherto crisis
the representative office, interesting offer of “stopover and to respond with adequate business strategy. It is
programme” with possibility to stay in one of the necessary to find means for more efficient control of
destinations that is neither passenger’s departure point operating costs and to improve load factors. Profit
nor final destination. The companies recognise certain should not be increased through price increases at the
weaknesses present on the Albanian market and not expense of passengers. On the contrary, through
elsewhere; price policy on the market that demands restructuring of existing flight network and increased
attractive prices and payment conditions is not productivity significant cost reduction could be
competitive; potential customers are not informed achieved and that could lead to lower prices for
about company’s offer (they a priori consider customers. I recommend better forecasting of
company as expensive or attribute the image of economic trends, planning, and more cautions and
company exclusively catering for business class prudent decisions in the development of the company
passengers). exposure to destabilising effects of economic crisis.
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