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SWOT ANALYSIS OF EASY JET
EasyJet Parent Company Category Sector Tagline/ Slogan USP EasyJet plc International Airline Come on, let's fly! One of the largest low-cost carrier in Europe STP Segment Target Group Positioning Economy travelers mainly in Europe Middle class / upper middle class Low cost carrier with no frills SWOT Analysis 1. The brand name easyJet is very easy to remember and hence brand recall is higher 2. It flies to main destinations throughout Europe making it a very attractive choice for flying 3.Single model of aircraft reducing training, maintenance and supervisory costs 4. First among the LCCs to introduce e-tailing, thus eliminating intermediaries and distribution costs Strength 5. EasyJet academy ensures a steady supply of pilots and cabin crew 1. Missing out on the advantage of having a frequent flier program 2. Highly sensitive to any additional taxes or charges imposed by government due to its lower operating margins 3. Dependence on only two suppliers could be risky if the supplier
Weakness
faces any operational problems 1. EasyJet academy can be a source of ancillary income 2. Leverage on easyJet hotels and easyJet holidays to increase brand awareness and attract customers 3. New fleet can be leased out during travel recession seasons 1. Govt policies and strict aviation regulations Threats 2. High bargaining power of customers in the LCC segment 3. Major players entering the LCC segment Competition 1. Ryanair 2. Air Berlin 3. Air France
Opportunity
Competitors
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SWOT ANALYSIS OF EASY JET
EasyJet Parent Company Category Sector Tagline/ Slogan USP EasyJet plc International Airline Come on, let's fly! One of the largest low-cost carrier in Europe STP Segment Target Group Positioning Economy travelers mainly in Europe Middle class / upper middle class Low cost carrier with no frills SWOT Analysis 1. The brand name easyJet is very easy to remember and hence brand recall is higher 2. It flies to main destinations throughout Europe making it a very attractive choice for flying 3.Single model of aircraft reducing training, maintenance and supervisory costs 4. First among the LCCs to introduce e-tailing, thus eliminating intermediaries and distribution costs Strength 5. EasyJet academy ensures a steady supply of pilots and cabin crew 1. Missing out on the advantage of having a frequent flier program 2. Highly sensitive to any additional taxes or charges imposed by government due to its lower operating margins 3. Dependence on only two suppliers could be risky if the supplier
Weakness
faces any operational problems 1. EasyJet academy can be a source of ancillary income 2. Leverage on easyJet hotels and easyJet holidays to increase brand awareness and attract customers 3. New fleet can be leased out during travel recession seasons 1. Govt policies and strict aviation regulations Threats 2. High bargaining power of customers in the LCC segment 3. Major players entering the LCC segment Competition 1. Ryanair 2. Air Berlin 3. Air France
Opportunity
Competitors
doc_376680445.docx