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Aircraft Cabins as Revenue Instruments: Strategic Innovation from Economy to Ultra-Long-Haul
Lufthansa Allegris Business Class - Lufthansa Key Takeaways Flexible cabin configurations generate superior revenue per square meter. European carriers optimize yield by adjusting seat density in response to demand variability, with business-heavy mornings and leisure-heavy evenings enabling a single aircraft to serve different route profiles without dedicated fleet deployment. Premium passenger experience now extends across narrowbody and regional aircraft. JetBlue Mint, Eti

Koen Karsbergen, Principal Consultant at Air52 Aviation Consultants"


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, Principal Consultant at Air52 Aviation Consultants"
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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, Principal Consultant at Air52 Aviation Consultants"
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Aircraft Cabins as Revenue Instruments: Strategic Innovation from Economy to Ultra-Long-Haul
Lufthansa Allegris Business Class - Lufthansa Key Takeaways Flexible cabin configurations generate superior revenue per square meter. European carriers optimize yield by adjusting seat density in response to demand variability, with business-heavy mornings and leisure-heavy evenings enabling a single aircraft to serve different route profiles without dedicated fleet deployment. Premium passenger experience now extends across narrowbody and regional aircraft. JetBlue Mint, Eti

Koen Karsbergen, Principal Consultant at Air52 Aviation Consultants"
10 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, Principal Consultant at Air52 Aviation Consultants"
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, Principal Consultant at Air52 Aviation Consultants"
11 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, Principal Consultant at Air52 Aviation Consultants"
8 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, Principal Consultant at Air52 Aviation Consultants"
5 min read
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