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Strategic Air Services Development for Tourism: Partnership Models That Create Sustainable Growth
Most tourism destinations fail at air service development by making two critical mistakes: offering revenue guarantees that eliminate airline commercial incentives, and marketing to the wrong visitor segments who don't generate sufficient economic return. This combination creates permanent subsidy dependency instead of sustainable route growth that benefits both airlines and destinations.
Koen Karsbergen
The Supersonic Decision: Network Carriers Navigate Between Promise and Reality
Airlines face their highest-stakes fleet decision since the A380: Should they bet on supersonic flight when specialized aircraft economics have a brutal track record? With Boom Supersonic commanding the supersonic landscape through 2040, network carriers must choose between capturing ultra-premium time-sensitive travel or surrendering it to competitors. The brutal economics demand 80% load factors at $5,000 round-trip fares—higher than Concorde's 62% breakeven threshold.
Koen Karsbergen
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Airline Fuel Efficiency: Government Action Needed Amid Delivery Delays
Exploring how regulatory modernization and government-airline collaboration can drive fuel efficiency gains amid aircraft delivery delays.
Koen Karsbergen
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Strategic Air Services Development for Tourism: Partnership Models That Create Sustainable Growth
Most tourism destinations fail at air service development by making two critical mistakes: offering revenue guarantees that eliminate airline commercial incentives, and marketing to the wrong visitor segments who don't generate sufficient economic return. This combination creates permanent subsidy dependency instead of sustainable route growth that benefits both airlines and destinations.
Koen Karsbergen
11 min read
The Supersonic Decision: Network Carriers Navigate Between Promise and Reality
Airlines face their highest-stakes fleet decision since the A380: Should they bet on supersonic flight when specialized aircraft economics have a brutal track record? With Boom Supersonic commanding the supersonic landscape through 2040, network carriers must choose between capturing ultra-premium time-sensitive travel or surrendering it to competitors. The brutal economics demand 80% load factors at $5,000 round-trip fares—higher than Concorde's 62% breakeven threshold.
Koen Karsbergen
10 min read
The European Business Class Dilemma: Blocked Middle Seats vs Dedicated Cabins
Airlines face a critical choice: blocked middle seats vs dedicated business class. This analysis reveals when EuroBusiness works—and when it doesn't. Duration matters.
Koen Karsbergen
11 min read
Autonomous Ground Handling: The Strategic Imperative the Aviation Industry Can't Afford to Ignore
AGHE reduces ground damage costs by 42% while improving turnaround efficiency 15%. Learn how autonomous ground handling transforms aviation operations.
Koen Karsbergen
9 min read
American Airlines and Landline: Pioneering Airside-to-Airside Intermodal Connectivity in North America
American Airlines and Landline created aviation's first TSA-approved airside-to-airside bus connection, transforming regional connectivity.
Koen Karsbergen
8 min read
Air France-KLM's Intermodal Strategy: Promise vs. Reality
Air France-KLM's 30-year intermodal implementation reveals inconsistencies across four products while delivering strategic network benefits.
Koen Karsbergen
10 min read
The Strategic Imperative of Intermodal Connectivity
Discover how intermodal connectivity transforms aviation from airport-to-airport to door-to-door, reducing emissions and expanding networks
Koen Karsbergen
11 min read
ACMI Leasing: A Strategic Tool in Modern Airline Operations
As airlines navigate complex operational challenges and market volatility, ACMI leasing has emerged as a critical strategic solution.
Koen Karsbergen
9 min read
Resilient Revenue Management: Navigating Volatility in Airline Markets
Resilient revenue management strategies are crucial for airline profitability and competitiveness in today's volatile market.
Koen Karsbergen
5 min read
Airline Route Evaluation: How to Create the Perfect Network
Global Route Newtork - Image created by a_trotskyite Key Takeaways The concept of a "perfect network" is ever-evolving, shaped by market...
Koen Karsbergen
6 min read
Airline Business Models: A Comprehensive Guide for Aviation Professionals
Key Takeaways Airline business models are the blueprint for how carriers create value, compete, and generate profit in an industry where...
Koen Karsbergen
8 min read
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