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Advancing Airline Operations with Strategic Commercial Planning

Dec 03, 2021

AUTHOR(s)

Kashyap Mansata

General Manager - Capability

Raj Sivakumar

SVP - Travel Technology

Key Points

Summary

Airlines today face the challenges of high capital investments, commoditization, competition from low and ultra low-cost carriers, and fluctuating brand loyalty. In such a competitive landscape, it is critical to achieve the right balance of great customer experience and commercial effectiveness through efficient commercial planning. The first step in this direction is breaking down silos between the key departments of revenue management, network planning, sales and marketing, and have a unified view across functions.

 

A comprehensive commercial planning practice can help build consolidated perspectives from both inside and outside the industry. Through disruptive commercial strategies, seamless management of data, processes and decision systems, such a strategic practice can

  • Drive efficiencies and achieve maximum profitability

  • Create a sustainable business model to adapt to changing business dynamics

  • Offer sharper insights on the competition, business and customers

  • Aid in superior decision-making that collectively leverages the best performance drivers

Explore how WNS’ Commercial Planning Suite can support your airline’s growth and operational excellence.