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Title
The long-haul low-cost airline business model : a disruptive innovation perspective
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Abstract
This paper analyzes the impact of the long-haul low-cost (LHLC) airline business model on the air transport industry from a disruptive innovation perspective. We argue that the LHLC business model is set to stay; it is bound to penetrate the mass market that has, to date, been occupied by incumbent network carriers. It will thus lead to significant strategic adaptations in the long-haul air travel market where incumbents are well advised to prepare their responses. We provide a set of strategic response options along the categories of avoiding, accepting and embracing the LHLC business model that can be used by incumbents to defend their competitive positioning in the long-haul air travel market. This paper provides guidelines for airline managers to (re)evaluate the strategies of their own organizations facing the emergence of a potentially disruptive innovation in their industry.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of air transport management. - London
Publication
London : 2020
ISSN
0969-6997
DOI
10.1016/J.JAIRTRAMAN.2020.101878
Volume/pages
89 (2020) , p. 1-10
Article Reference
101878
ISI
000580518800005
Medium
E-only publicatie
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Creation 28.08.2020
Last edited 03.12.2024
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