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The economics of airport car parking
Airline networks & passenger mix influence an airport’s ability to monetise its space
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Oliver Ranson
A Short History of First Class Plane Seats
How the pointy end evolved from super-sized recliners to comfy beds & flying state rooms
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BA's Missed Opportunity
Changes to the London-based carrier’s loyalty programme will not benefit lounge users
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Loyalty Points are Dead: What Comes Next?
Can modern airline retailing can help airlines reward frequent flyers now that points have become commoditised?
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Oliver Ranson
To Fly. To Starve?
BA’s new brunch service suggests a dismal future for modern airline retailing
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Oliver Ranson
AI & Airline Distribution, Two Scenarios
Game Theory suggests that the future of travel retailing is dismal
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BA's Loyalty Market Meltdown
The market has responded badly to BA’s changes – what can airlines learn?
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Why does Aer Lingus not offer premium economy?
The Irish carrier’s special position in IAG requires an interesting strategy
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Four reasons why airline commercial departments will struggle with AI
Experience handling previous technical revolutions is unlikely to help in aviation
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Oliver Ranson
All Change in Categories 16, 31 & 33 at BA
It is encouraging to see airlines return to old-school pricing methods
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Oliver Ranson
Why is Flying To & From Doha so Expensive?
A recent paper from Georgetown University in Qatar asks an important question
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Oliver Ranson
Air Fares & Probability Models
Explaining high-end domestic & short-haul fares
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