Abstract
The paper provides an analysis of the airline industry in the USA and discusses its attractiveness from an economical point of view. In particular, the paper focuses on the two main competitors of American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines and their advantages. The paper then looks at the competitive advantages of American Airlines and the challenges and risks facing the company. The paper concludes with recommendations for the company to improve its strategies and thus ensure it maintains its position of market leader.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Analysis of the Industry
Analysis of Competitors
Firm Analysis
Recommendations

From the Paper
"The airline industry in the United States of America is a developed one and there is the possibility of further development. American Airlines is the biggest air carrier in the US and has numerous strategic advantages, such as the capacity to take millions of people to five continents on a very well organized schedule, proving them with all the desired comfort using safe planes and a well organized route network. The company must nevertheless face the competition represented amongst others, by Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines. The major competitive advantages of these companies is represented by their capacity to take people to continents where American does not fly, such as Africa, their efficacious organization and their fare policies. "

Tags:Delta, Airlines, Northwest, Airlines, strategies

Abstract
This paper discusses power and governance at American Airlines. It looks at the company's leadership, the power structure at American Airlines and losses to the airline industry and to American Airlines starting in 2001.

Tags:business, American Airlines

Abstract
This paper summarizes and interprets S. Carey's 2006 article from the Wall Street Journal, "Smaller Airlines Show Zip, But For How Long?" The article focused on the outlook for regional airlines in the U.S. as investment vehicles. It further discussed problems of the airline industry in the U.S. in general.

From the Paper
"In this article Carey discusses primarily the outlook for regional airlines in the United States as attractive investment vehicles. One of the shortcomings of the article however is the emphasis on the terrorist attacks of as the cause of the tailspin of the major airlines. This attribution is relevant because the problems of the major airlines are important factors influencing..."

Tags:Regional airlines, investment, Airline Industry

Abstract
This case study produces a strategic analysis of Virgin Blue Airlines, which is a subsidiary of the Virgin Blue Group in Australia. The paper discusses how Virgin Blue Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing aircraft and maintains more than 2200 flights weekly in the Australian market. The paper also relates that in November of 2007, the airline is planning on adding routes to New Zealand as well. The paper reaches the consensus that the company is innovative and willing to embrace change as evidenced by its unique integration of kiosk check-in stations in its airports as well as web-based customer check-in functionality available at the consumers' homes. The paper further asserts that the company is an outperformer and recommends a strategy that Virgin Blue should expand its Web-based functionality to include customer web-pages hosted by the company that integrate its current frequent-flier programs, Web check-in functions, and related technologies that are integrated solutions in its customer relationship management platform.

From the Paper
"This case study produces a strategic analysis of Virgin Blue Airlines, which is a subsidiary of the Virgin Blue Group in Australia. Virgin Blue Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing aircraft and maintains more than 2200 flights weekly in the Australian market. In November of 2007 the airline is planning on adding routes to New Zealand as well. The consensus is that the company is innovative and willing to embrace change as evidenced by its unique integration of kiosk check-in stations in its airports as well as web-based customer check-in functionality available at the consumers' homes. The company is an outperformer and the recommended..."

Tags:virgin, blue, airlines

Abstract
This paper discusses the weaknesses and threats to the stability of Southwest Airlines. First, the paper gives an overview of the U.S. airline industry, showing its competitive nature. It also uses Porter's five forces model to further describe rivalries in this industry. Finally, the paper explores various weaknesses in Southwest Airlines.

From the Paper
"The U.S. airline industry is extremely competitive and exhibits a high degree of rivalry according to Porter's five forces model. Yet, in spite of this high degree of rivalry the threat of new competitors is low because the barriers to entry are extremely high. Since a single plane can cost approximately $30 million and operating costs are equally as high, new competitors in the airline industry are not an ongoing threat ("Southwest...SWOT"). However, supplier power primarily in the form of fuel suppliers, wield substantial control over cost structures and the..."

Tags:southwest, weaknesses, airlines

Abstract
This paper discusses the ethical issues involved in the United Airlines case by which it has divested itself of its pension plans, as the leadership sought concessions from the unions in order to cut labor costs and so allow the airline to continue operating. It looks at how from the airline point of view, the issue was framed as saving jobs or closing the airline. For employees, though, the issue involved a breach of trust as the airline eliminated the pension system it had maintained.

From the Paper
"The recent restructuring of employment agreements by United Airlines raises a number of ethical questions as well as business issues and the possibility of future regulatory issues. United Airlines reached the point of bankruptcy, or at least claimed that it was facing bankruptcy, and to forestall this conclusion of the company, the leadership sought concessions from the unions in order to cut labor costs and so allow the airline to continue operating. From the airline point of view, the issue was framed as saving jobs or closing the airline. For employees, though, the issue involved a breach of trust as the airline eliminated the pension system it had maintained. The issue is not solved by the fact that a federal court allowed this change, and indeed this fact only creates clear in others about what the government will allow an industry to do with funds entrusted to company pension plans across the country."

Tags:united, airlines, pensions

Abstract
This essay is an attempt to discuss the corporate culture of Korean Airlines, the national airline of South Korea. The paper attempts to show how this airline has developed a culture which values education and learning and has provided innovative services to the industry in ways that have allowed it to flourish in a highly competitive market.

From the Paper
"Korean Airlines is the national airline of South Korea. While this is a highly international passenger and cargo carrier, the company remains firmly rooted in a traditional Korean culture in which discipline, hard work, nationalism, and the willingness to sacrifice for the good of the organization stand as hallmarks of the Korean mentality (Genzberger, 1994, p. 137). Employing over 16,000 workers, Korean Airlines employs workers in the fields of finance management, human resource, airline management, safety and environment management, information technology, and management information systems, in addition to the traditional airline positions of..."

Tags:airlines, korea, discipline

Abstract
This paper is a strategic audit of American Airlines, using financial reports for 2001 for the AMR corporation. The paper examines the impact of 9/11. The paper deals with problem identification, sub-problem identification, internal and external strategic analysis, four alternatives to solve the problem and finally, selecting the most appropriate and creating an execution plan for the strategy chosen.

From the Paper
"With the exception of a few carriers such as Southwest Airlines, many of America's airlines have been losing significant amounts of money. According to AMR, filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in fiscal year ?, American Airlines parent company, AMR, reported a net loss of billions on total revenues of - billion. AMR's net loss was - percent meaning the airline lost - cents for every dollar of revenue for the year."

Tags:Strategic Audit, American Airlines, AMR, SEC, 10-k, terrorist attack, 911, Southwest Airlines, Bankruptcy. financial reports for 2001, Problem identification, sub-problem identification, internal and external strategic analysis, SWOT analysis, 4 alternati

Abstract
This paper provides a brief history of Continental Airlines, the challenges facing customer service in the airline industry, the human resource issues at Continental and how the airline has handled those issues.

From the Paper
"The airline industry has gone through significant changes in the past years in the United States. Deregulation followed by the terrorist attacks have resulted in an environment that is at once less regulated and more regulated with regard to security and route selection. Today's carriers face far fewer competitors but today's competitors are stronger financially. New low-cost airlines such as Southwest have changed customer expectations and airlines that have filed bankruptcy are..."

Tags:human resources, continental airlines

Abstract
This paper evaluates Northwest Airlines' ability to survive its financial crisis, despite deregulation and the aftermath of 9/11. The paper gives a history of the airline deregulation process, highlighting what was expected of the process and what actually happened. The author then focuses on Northwest's survival despite its mistakes to customers. The author concludes that despite Northwest's current bankruptcy filing, Northwest should be able to survive.

From the Paper
"More recently, the fortunes of Northwest Airlines have declined: "In September 2005, in an industry plagued by debt and rising oil prices, Northwest filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reporting debts of some $17 billion. The company vowed to continue operations while it restructured" (Northwest Airlines Corporation, 2006, para. 1). Among the reasons given for this problem were a deepening economic recession, an increase in oil prices, and a strike by Northwest mechanics. The airline had tried to forestall such an eventuality by cutting $1 billion in labor costs, demanding some $35 million in pay, benefit, and job cuts from its nonunion workers. The airline then asked the labor unions for more concessions."

Tags:Northwest, Airline, airlines, deregulation