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Optimizing the Marketing Strategies of Qantas Airways and Thai Airways

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  • Iryna Heiets

    (RMIT University, Australia)

  • Varit Prakittachakul

    (RMIT University, Australia)

Abstract

First, we revisit the concepts of airline marketing strategy, its components, code-share agreements, Business Model Canvas (BMC) and the benefits of marketing via strategic alliances. Due to the growth in the low-cost airlines sector and air transport passengers, traditional airlines have become increasingly exposed to a highly competitive international market, with airfares having to be reduced and efficiency increased. In response, airline companies have shifted their focus to investing in airline marketing and strategy research. In the meantime, passenger expectations change, and markets evolve rapidly. Hence, this case study is aimed at examining recent trends in passenger satisfaction and expectations, with reference to the marketing factors and airline cooperative strategies of Qantas and Thai Airways. For the study, both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed and the results are presented separately. In the quantitative section, the BMCs of Qantas and Thai Airways are discussed to determine whether these two airlines can implement the code-sharing agreement. In the following part, customer satisfaction and expectations survey results are used to identify optimal marketing strategies and to formulate recommendations.

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  • Iryna Heiets & Varit Prakittachakul, 2020. "Optimizing the Marketing Strategies of Qantas Airways and Thai Airways," Transnational Marketing Journal, Oxbridge Publishing House, UK, vol. 8(1), pages 95-124, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:mig:tmjrnl:v:8:y:2020:i:1:p:95-124
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33182/tmj.v8i1.944
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