Airlines log on to skirt agents, forcing middlemen to diversity

Article Abstract:

Theoretically, since travel agents are being threatened by the Internet, the ticket wholesalers and consolidators should be going out of business. However, they are not disappearing in the Asian-Pacific region; rather, they are thriving, but concerned enough about the future to be diversifying. Airlines, which would rather not sale tickets directly, can use wholesalers and consolidators to market slow-selling seats at discounts without the added expense of advertising. The agent for this change is technology.

Management, Column, Ticket brokers, Airline tickets

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Business class is a necessity, airlines insist

Article Abstract:

Airlines are offering more perks and shorter travel times to Asia for business-class flights to boost revenues in that lucrative market. Although only about 15% of a plane's seats are business class, the segment usually generates 30% of the revenue, and airlines are trying to hold on to those customers.

United States, Demographics, Psychographics

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Airlines face off in fierce price war down under

Article Abstract:

Australia's largest carriers are slashing fares and offering discount packages to boost falling profits. Shares of Qantas Airways have dropped 10% since 1998, and the parent airline of Ansett Australia is predicting fiscal year operating losses. New airlines Virgin Blue and Impulse are also putting pressure on Qantas and Ansett.

Australia, Financial management, Industry Market Data, Promotion, Statistical Data Included, Impulse Airlines, Qantas Airways Ltd., Ansett Airlines of Australia, Virgin Blue Airlines Proprietary Ltd.

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