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Singapore Airlines Service Strategy, Advertising Campaign, And Measuring System

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From 1973 to 1979, Singapore Airlines outperformed all other international airline competitors in the INRA Service Index Rating on Asian/Pacific carriers (Wyckoff, 1986a). During that period, the small airline was committed to providing quality service at the best possible price and industry competitors considered Singapore Airlines to be the standard of measurement when considering improved service. The airline chose a service strategy and accompanying advertising campaign to taut their image for providing exceptional service. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate Singapore Airlines service strategy, advertising campaign, and measuring system and offer recommendations for organizational change. Standard and Image of Service
In 1972, Malaysian-Singapore Airlines were divided into separate companies, thus Singapore Airlines became its own entity. Wasting no time, Singapore Airlines purchased a fleet of airplanes and began their carving out their niche in the industry for exceptional service, testing luxuries such as live entertainment, snoozer seats and quality food. Placing emphasis on their commitment to service, the cabin crew wore the sarong kebaya, a dress traditionally worn by men and women in positions of servitude. By 1979, Singapore Airlines had grown to become the ninth largest airline in the world (Wyckoff, 1986a), an impressive accomplishment considering the size of its nation carrying its name. Cabin Crew
In 1973, when

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