• 유통과학연구
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.21-33
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• 2023

Purpose: To study, analyze, and investigate how to improve the service quality distribution and perceived value of passenger loyalty in low-cost airlines in Thailand. Research Design, data, and methodology: The data was collected from low-cost airline passengers who had used low-cost airlines within Thailand more than twice in the last 12 months. In total, 632 questionnaires were received, representing 97.32%, and in-depth interviews were done using the semi-structured technique. The key informants were either executives or representatives from 4 low-cost airlines operating in Thailand. We utilized structural modeling techniques to examine the data relevant to the investigation. Results: The results show that low-cost airline passengers in Thailand have strong opinions about the perceived value of the passenger loyalty of low-cost airlines within this sector of the Thai air travel industry. The variables were sorted in order of importance and included passenger loyalty, satisfaction, trust, perceived value, and service quality distribution. The relationship between the service quality distribution variables and the significance in relation to passenger loyalty according to low-cost airlines in Thailand showed that service quality distribution had a positive effect on perceived value and that passenger satisfaction has a direct positive effect on passenger loyalty. Conclusions: The 8 QPSTL strategy is successful in terms of service quality distribution and passenger satisfaction, therefore it is an important aspect of low-cost airlines in Thailand.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제13권12호
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• pp.9-22
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• 2022

Purpose: Establishing a competitive advantage in the aviation market is essential as the competition among domestic airlines intensifies. Therefore, this study examined the management strategies of both large domestic airlines and low-cost airlines. Research design, data, and methodology: This study classified domestic airlines into Full Service Airlines (FSA) and Low Cost Carriers (LCC), examined each airline's current status and characteristics, and conducted case analyses of FSA and LCC based on Porter's generic competitive strategy. Results: The analyses determined that LCC primarily implemented a cost-advantage strategy, and FSA implemented a differentiation strategy. However, as competition intensified, FSA pursued cost-advantage strategies while establishing LCC through subsidiaries. There are various specific cost reduction methods, including service simplicity, scalability, high utilization, low landing fees, low-cost unit, and point-to-point flight strategies. Conclusions: LCCs are focusing on cost advantage strategies that reduce costs; however, the FSA also runs special price events that are as good as LCCs and are comparable to LCCs on some routes. Furthermore, LCC has recently expanded its mid- and long-distance routes, making competition for long-distance routes with major airlines unavoidable.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제12권10호
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• pp.123-128
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• 2014

Purpose - The purpose of the study is to reexamine the price fairness as practiced by low cost airlines, as a consumer has to experience such inconveniences as inferior airport transportation, extra fees on in-flight meals, and non-negotiable seats, and consumers evaluate such experiences keeping in mind their total costs. This evaluation includes price fairness and allows a reasonable and overall consideration of factors of low cost airlines. It tries to set up a measurement of the indicators consumers' perceptions of price fairness academically as it adapts price fairness to airline services which are renowned for price volatility. Research design, data, and methodology - The research proposes an alternative pricing strategy for the long term profit of low cost airlines after going over conflicts between the traditional theory of consumers' price perception mechanism and flexible fair policy of low cost airlines. It was meaningful when it relates to the early stage of the business, while it enhances the risks relating to the long term survival of low cost airlines. In addition, it is significant as it highlights the negative influences on consumers' perceptions of price fairness, as low cost airlines run on extremely low cost perspectives. Results - The results of the research provide insight into four perspectives, as consumers' perceptions of price fairness are influenced by the frequency and range of price changes and services. The first perspective is that it would lead to positive price evaluation when a low cost airline cuts prices frequently with little changes than one big change. It also would lead to the same result when it comes to necessary services. The second perspective is that one big increase of price would rather undermine the negative aspects of price changes than those of several smaller ones. The third perspective is that additional services would be good to consumers' perceptions of price fairness as compared to discount benefits with respect to the cost. Finally, a low cost airline should consider that consumers will change airlines or defer their flight schedule if the flight fares increase beyond their limits. Conclusions - Low cost airlines should reconsider their pricing policies for services that were provided free earlier. A consumer would not like discount benefits when made to pay for services that were, for long, free of charge. If a low cost airline can provide services with no charge, it should improve volumes if the costs are standardized and, moreover, should consider the charging fees. Alternatively, a consumer can choose between services and fair discount. Low cost airlines are implementing sales promotion strategies, as the competition is more intense than it used to be. In these days, they should regard services over sales promotion, as consumers may prefer to spend money on good premium services. Some differentiation in services could create a good market position for the airlines and, hence, good financial performance.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.101-110
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• 2017

This research identifies the relation between the quality of cabin service(personnel and material services) in Korean low-cost airlines and resulting customer satisfaction and loyalty. Its aim is to provide low-cost airlines' international flights with basic information when building strategies, and to suggest a strategic implication for an original and competitive cabin service policy that can enhance customer retention. As a result of the analysis, first, hypothesis 1 on relation between the quality of Korean low-cost airlines' cabin service and customer satisfaction was all valid. Moreover, it was coherent with the results of previous researches. Second, hypothesis 2 on relation between the quality of Korean low-cost airlines' cabin service and customer satisfaction was also valid and coherent with previous studies. Third, hypothesis 3 on relation between customer satisfaction and loyalty was valid and coherent with existing studies. Consequently, this research suggests that in order to achieve the continuous retention of loyal customers through customer satisfaction, the quality of personnel and material service has to be considered primarily. In addition to that, this research also suggests that the original and competitive service marketing of low-cost airline is necessary for an airline to continue its profit-making.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.436-444
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 국내 저가항공사의 노선 효율성을 평가하는 데 있다. 저가 항공사의 경우 정규 항공사와 달리 국내선과 근거리 국제선만을 운영하고 있어서 매출수익의 원천이 정규항공사에 비해서 다양하지 않다. 특히, 국내 저가 항공사의 경우 화물운송 없이 여객운송과 부가서비스를 통하여 매출수익을 올리고 있다. 때문에 저비용 고효율의 여객운송 노선을 유지하는 것이 절대적으로 중요하다. 이를 위해 본 연구에서는 국내 저비용 항공사가 운영하는 노선과 정규 항공사의 노선들의 상대적 효율성을 평가하고, 평가한 효율성을 바탕으로 노선 효율성을 개선할 수 있는 방안을 제시하였다. 분석 방법은 자료포락법(DEA)을 사용하였고, 기존 문헌연구를 통하여 투입과 산출 요소를 선정하였다. 본 연구의 결과를 기반으로 항공사의 노선 및 판매 전략 수립에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 판단한다.

• 한국IT서비스학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2018

There exist a number of studies pertaining to the determinants of customer satisfaction between low-cost and full-service carriers in the airline industry. Most studies measured service quality using SERVQUAL based on a survey method. This study offers a new perspective by employing a big data analytic approach using SNS data, which reflects the immediate response of customers as well as trends in real time. This study chose eight factors from TripAdvisor's customer review site as determinants of customer satisfaction and compared the differences between low-cost and full-service airlines. The factors analyzed were seat comfort, customer service, cleanliness, food and beverage, legroom, entertainment, value for money, and check-in and boarding. Additionally, ratings from domestic and foreign customers were compared. The findings show that customer service and value for money are significant factors in satisfaction with low-cost airlines while all variables except legroom and entertainment are significant for full-service airlines. The results show that SNS-based data and analysis of big data are important for improving decision-making effectiveness and increasing customer satisfaction in the airline industry.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2007

This paper examines the safety perception of passengers on low cost carriers which has made several accidents and incidents at the early stage of their business. The concept of low cost carrier is becoming more important to airline industry in Korea. This study achieves the first selecting attribute among airline service factors on domestic flights and try to indicate that how much the passengers trust in the safety of low cost carriers. It is also sets the comparative safety awareness between low cost carriers and two full service national carriers in domestic market. The safety perception of aircraft type can be a major factor for LCC choice in Korea due to frequent accidents and incidents for last two years. More than 60% of LCC passengers have increasingly considered the safety after recent accidents. The low cost airlines' images of the passengers showed that the first image of the LCC was the fare and the second image was safety. This study indicates that most of the LCC travelers will use the international low cost airlines when LCC extend their destination to adjacent countries. For the accomplishment of the low cost carriers' competitiveness in domestic market, they have to try to get rid of bad image for safety and pay extra attention to find out better services other than the safety and develop other strategies to compete against existing full service carriers.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.66-71
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• 2021

With the exception of some large domestic airlines with adequate maintenance capability, most low-cost and small airlines do not have the facilities, equipment/tools, or manpower to perform periodic inspections over "C check." They are repaired according to maintenance programs specified by manufacturers. The outsourcing (domestic or overseas) of maintenance contracts is thus crucial to achieve good quality service at low cost, and these contracts therefore need to be signed with a full understanding of what is to be expected. This study aims to determine the requirements to be considered prior to finalizing such contracts.

• 항공우주정책ㆍ법학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.91-118
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• 2009

국내 저비용항공사인 제주항공과 한성항공은 국내 지역항공사로 운영 중에 있으며, 일부 노선에 있어서는 기존 항공사들과 동일한 노선에서 가격 차별화를 통하여 사업을 전개해 가고 있다. 제주항공과 한성항공의 노선은 현재 국내선 주요 노선에 한정하여 운영되고 있으며, 최근 근거리 국제선에 취항하기 위해 준비 중에 있다. 특히 운송비중이 높은 한중일 노선에 취항하기 위해 국제선 근거리 노선 취항을 희망하고 있어, 만일 지역항공사들의 국제선 취항이 가능해 질 경우 기존 항공사들의 운송네트워크에 큰 영향을 줄 것으로 예상된다. 또한 취항을 준비하고 있는 항공사들은 지역의 경제발전과 항공운송의 필요성에 따라 서둘러 지역의 항공사를 준비하고 있다. 이와 같이 국내 지역항공사들의 국내선 취항과 근거리 국제선 운항 및 취항준비의 성공 여부는 아직 판단하기 이르지만, KTX 도입과 기존 항공사의 국내선 축소 등 변화된 환경 하에서 지역항공사들의 네트워크 운영을 분석할 필요가 있다. 또한 많은 지역항공사들이 한중일의 국제선 취항을 앞두고 있고 이러한 성공 여부에 따라 필요한 장거리 노선도 점유하게 된다면, 기존 항공사와 지역항공사간의 차별화는 더욱 줄어들 것이며, 제3의 또는 제4의 거대 민항을 등장시키는 결과가 될 것이다. 본 연구는 이제 도입단계에 있는 국내 항공운 송시장에서의 지역 항공사의 노선 구조 및 시장 진입을 분석하여 지역의 저비용항공사 도입과 근거리 국제선 시장에서의 지역항공사 노선개발에 대하여 분석하였다. 특히 지역항공사들의 노선 개설을 위한 항공여행자들을 대상으로 한 수요자설문조사와 항공운송 서비스를 제공하는 공급자인 항공사와 여행사를 대상으로 한 전문가 조사를 수행하였다.

• 산업진흥연구
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.13-22
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• 2024

본 연구 목적은 주요 항공사별 여객의 동향과 변동률을 도출하고 방향성과 동조화현상을 파악하는데 있다. 통계청 국가통계포럼에서 항공사별 자료를 수집하고 2011년 1월부터 2023년 11월까지 총 155개 월간자료를 활용하였다. 국내 대형항공사인 대한항공과 아시아나항공, 저비용항공사인 제주항공, 진에어, 티웨이 그리고 외국항공사를 대상으로 변동률을 산출하였다. 분석결과, 상관관계분석은 한국 총 여객에 대해 아시아나, 대한항공, 제주항공, 티웨이, 진에어, 외항사 순으로 높게 나타났다. 상승률은 티웨이, 진에어, 제주항공, 외항사, 아시아나, 대한항공 순으로 높게 나타났다. Scatter 분석에서 한국 총 여객에 대해 아시아나와 대한항공이 매우 강한 동조화현상을 보여주었고, 제주항공, 티웨이, 진에어, 외항사은 일정 수준 유사한 방향성을 보여주었다. Box-Box Plot 분석에서, 각 항공사는 코로나 19 발생으로 일시적인 급등락현상이 다수 발생하였던 것으로 보였다. 저비용항공사의 출현으로 승객 입장에서는 선택의 폭이 넓어지면서 서비스에 대한 기대감이 커질 것이고 그럴수록 항공사 간 경쟁이 높아질 것으로 보여 기업 발전을 위해 이를 만족시킬 수 있는 환경개선이 뒤따라야 할 것이다.