Abstract
In this paper, the writer examines whether low cost carriers in Europe will still be profitable in the future or if upcoming new trends, laws or other restrictions will make the demand for low cost carriers decrease. The writer first presents significant literature which is related to the airline industry with an emphasis on low cost carriers in terms of performance and profitability. The writer then analyzes the performance of European low cost carriers in the past and predicts possible outcomes or signs which could lead to a change. Further, the writer provides realistic recommendations to academia and the airline and tourism industry in order to examine whether the concept of low cost carriers still fits in the present time. This study concludes that the low-cost carrier industry in Europe has not yet realized its full potential and that this industry is one that can expect growth and sustainability in the years to come.


Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter One
Purpose of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Background of the Study
Low Cost Carriers: Characteristics
Chapter Two
Literature Review
Chapter Three
Findings of the Study
Conclusions
Recommendations
Bibliography

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"Benefits and positive impacts of low-cost carriers are stated to include: 1. Regional airports become autonomous and viable against downward economic trends and the attitude of airline monopolies and national carriers, who have deserted these airports without any further consideration: Underused airports can be used again which, in turn, leads to a reduction of air congestion (air traffic is no longer concentrated on major hubs) and an improvement of air safety; 2. Dependence on national carriers can be avoided: low-cost carriers challenge the monopolies of big national companies and competitiveness increases; 3. Peripheral regions can find solutions to their isolation: low-cost airlines contribute to the setting up of a new concept of transport that permits accessibility to many regions in Europe, including rural and peripheral areas; 4. The use of aircrafts is no longer the privilege of a few ... "

Tags:aircraft, flight, operators, service, savings

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This paper considers the case of Ocean Carriers, a company weighing whether to fund a new vessel. The paper answers provided questions and explains the answers with finance and accounting principles drawn from the provided case study reading. The paper concludes that the company should only fund the new vessel in certain cases, as determined by economic and industry conditions.

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"Do you expect daily spot hire rates to increase or decrease next year? According to Exhibit 5, the daily spot rate is related to the average charter rate as in the scatter plot below (with the year 2000 indicated as the outlier.) Since there is an expected delivery of 63 vessels in the year 2001, the resulting increase in supply and change in price from year 2000 should bring the spot rate closer in line with historical trends. Therefore, with..."

Tags:business, finance, accounting

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This paper sheds light on some important issues related to employment of HIV infected people. With dramatic increase in HIV patients worldwide, several problems have surfaced regarding the rights of this group in society and in the workplace. Corporations are still uncertain how an HIV infected employee should be covered by medical insurance when pre-existing conditions can be a huge burden on a company's financial resources. Discrimination based on valid concerns and social prejudice has made life difficult for the infected members of the American workforce. The paper shows how sufferers are not treated fairly in the workplace and how certain professions have imposed restrictions on the entry of infected people.

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"HIV/AIDS virus is an extremely dangerous and mysterious predator, that has infected some 22.6 million people around the world, and the number is continuously rising as no cure is in sight and no breakthrough in this field has yet been achieved. The disease that was discovered in 1981 posed a major threat to the human population when, within the first five years of its discovery, AIDS had attacked 24,000 Americans and it was believed that within a short period of time this disease would reach an epidemical stage. That period has expired and we are encountering a situation, which two decades ago was simply impossible to even imagine."

Tags:cost, employment, patient, restrictions, rights

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This essay will argue for the influence of the aircraft carrier during World War II and discover why this form of Naval craft was so useful for strategic purposes for naval warfare. The elements of the ship's usage will be explained, along with an overview of how the ship was used to help win the Great War. By relating all of these factors, a better understanding of naval history will prove how it's invention was essential to the history of strategy on the seas. By studying some of tactics that the British, Japanese, and Americans used during the Second World War, a clear understanding of the aircraft carrier as a strategic weapon can be made.

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The writer provides a trip report about inspections at three less than truckload carrier facilities. In this article, the writer discusses audits and observations undertaken during a facility visit to the Tipton California site and two less than truckload LTL carriers West Star Trucking in Commerce California and two Acevedo Trucking LTL sites at Carson and Hayward California.

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"The purpose of this report is to identify results from audits and observations undertaken during a facility visit to the Tipton California site and two less than truckload LTL carriers West Star Trucking in Commerce California and two Acevedo Trucking LTL sites at Carson and Hayward California. Generally it should be noted that the LTL carrier sector of the trucking industry is characterized by overcapacity and weak demand indicating possible opportunities for significant price reductions for selected services. The report first ..."

Tags:less than truck load carriers, inspection, report

Abstract
This paper discusses the strategic options available to low fare subsidiary airlines for maximizing the overall benefit to their airline. It uses as a reference the successes and failures of previous attempts by other airlines to develop a similar strategic business model. The paper concludes with a brief analysis of the options discussed and by recommending possible solutions and implementations of the proposed business model.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Boeing
Southwest Airlines
Other Airlines
Bibliography

From the Paper
"Increased competition, global economic aspects, and terrorist attacks have forced both domestic and international airlines to significantly cut costs, to reduce their scope of operations through outsourcing to subsidiaries, and to improve flexibility and responsiveness through the empowerment of management. These trends are increasingly supported by new developments in information technology and information systems. Technological advances, supported by increased user expertise and familiarity with technology, have allowed information technology to break away from its' traditional constraints. In addition to difficulties in identifying and measuring potential benefits and costs, problems inflicted as a result of growing dependence on information technology have forced many airlines to establish management control mechanisms. These mechanisms are those such as the appraisal of potential investments, the evaluation of their deliverables, and options to offer similar public services at a lower cost to consumers."

Tags:aviation, terrorism, strategy, business

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This paper sheds light on some important issues related to employment of HIV infected people. With dramatic increase in HIV patients worldwide, several problems have surfaced regarding the rights of this group in the society and in workplace. Corporations are still uncertain how an HIV infected employee should be covered by medical insurance when pre-existing conditions can be a huge burden on a company's financial resources. Discrimination based on valid concerns and pure social prejudice has made life difficult for the infected portion of American workforce, as they are not treated fairly in the workplace if they disclose the truth and certain professions have imposed restrictions on the entry of infected people.

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The paper examines the implications for a U.S. naval strategy that would arise from the development of a Chinese aircraft carrier over the course of the next ten or twenty years. The paper shows how obviously, the development of such a powerful naval platform would have far-reaching strategic implications for China, its immediate neighbors, as well as the United States.

From the Paper
"There has been increased speculation in recent years that the Chinese government will begin the earnest development of an aircraft carrier fleet for use throughout the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. Obviously the development of such a powerful naval platform would have far-reaching strategic implications for China, its immediate neighbors, as well as the United States. If the Chinese government is successful in producing a viable aircraft carrier--or perhaps a fleet of them--it is important that the United States in particular consider how such a development would..."

Tags:china, aircraft, carrier

Abstract
This work seeks to examine genetic testing in the light of the potential contribution of genetic testing specifically in the area of forensic testing, predictive testing and carrier testing. The paper first defines genetic testing and then discusses its goals. The paper then looks at the potential benefits that can be gained from using genetic testing.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Genetic Testing Defined
Use Of Genetic Screening
Guidelines For Genetic Testing
Mitochondrial DNA Sequencing
Forensics Genetic Testing
Summary And Conclusion

From the Paper
"Genetic testing applications offer great potential in today's society from early detection of disease, to exonerating the wrongfully accused, to identifying criminals that otherwise would have gone on to other commission of crimes, to paternity testing and the new possibility of correction of genetic abnormalities and this is only to list a few. Genetic testing has opened doors for scientific, medical health and prevention, and social advances in quality of life as well as water and food quality measures. Genetic testing is greatly beneficial in today's society."

Tags:DNA, disease, screening

Abstract
This paper describes network technology. The author points out the advantages and disadvantages of six types of media four types of networks and six service carriers types. The paper suggests the likely dominant network technology in the future.

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"Computer networks now form the backbone of most computing environments. Businesses rely on local and wide area networks to conduct their operations. Consumers who connect to the Internet using DSL lines are actually using networks although they may not be aware of the infrastructure in place. There are many different components that go into making a successful network including different types of network media as well as various types of networks themselves. This research considers different media types different network types service carriers and which type ..."

Tags:networking, networks, networking technologies, service carriers