Qantas

Overview Qantas was found as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited in Winton, Queensland in 1920 (Qantas 2014). The company went through world wars and expanded drastically since then and is the world’s second oldest airline covering more than 180 destinations including its code share partners. Since its privatisation in 1993, Qantas has become one of the most well-known and profitable airline globally. Qantas’ main operation includes the transportation of customers domestically

Qantas Airways STRATEGIC DIRECTION * Qantas Airways Limited may have won the capacity war between itself and Virgin Australia, but the cost has been considerable. The company now needs to consider drastic measures that were previously out of the question, such as selling low cost carrier Jetstar or its highly profitable loyalty programme. Much of Qantas Airways Limited’s future, however, is in the hands of the Australian Parliament, and whether or not it dismantles the 1992 Qantas Sales Act

PESTEL and Porter’s Five Force Analysis of QANTAS Assessment 2: Report Fiona Anderson, Assessment 2: Report MGT330— Kym Treharne Due Date:10 September 2014 Student Number: 11449245 Executive Summary The following paper provides an analysis and evaluation of the current market position of Qantas and the airline industry. By assessing the company both internally and externally by applying PESTLE and Porter’s Five Force frameworks, this report will assess Qantas’ opportunities and strengths within the

Summary Qantas is one of the most recognised and longest running Australian companies. It is the world’s second oldest airline, and has a successful history to uphold (Qantas Web Site, 2008). Identification of target markets is imperative to Qantas’s success. Mortished (2003) explains that Qantas uses Behavioural segmentation to select its target market. This allows for the market to be divided and products and advertising to be specifically aimed at the most responsive customers. Qantas divides

| | | | | MGMT Team Report: Qantas | Table of Contents Executive summary 1 Introduction to management issue 2 Company’s industry and External environment 2 The internal environment of Qantas 4 Summary of management issue 6 Analysis of management strategies and their effectiveness 7 Recommendations 9 Bibliography 11 Executive summary Qantas, Australia’s largest domestic and international airline service, has grown immensely since its formation in 1922 and has

QANTAS ANNOUNCES PROFIT RESULT, RESPONSE TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS Highlights: Strong portfolio performance: o Continuing record results for Jetstar and Qantas Frequent Flyer.1 o Revenue growth of 6 per cent. o Yield and unit cost improvements. o Offset by industrial action and record high fuel costs. Improvement in net operating cash flow of 5 per cent. Strategic initiatives to transform Qantas International and grow Jetstar in Asia. SYDNEY, 16 February 2012: The Qantas Group today announced

this long operation period, Qantas constantly developed and improved so as to achieved some achievement and earn good reputation. For example, in 2012, it got different awards about entertainment facilities, the best first class and business class within 10. In addition, it was the best safety airline in the world from Airline Ratings in 2013. These good growth can lead Qantas come into a good situation and bring more passengers. 1.4 Affecting future strategy choice Qantas got a lot of awards in past

company. Qantas which was founded in 1920 was first only a domestic airline. Eventually the company began travelling internationally and started expanding itself into the global market. Qantas today has become Australia’s national airline and one of the world’s leading long distance airlines. To become one of the worlds’s leading airlines; Qantas expanded into the global market in numerous ways. Qantas became involved in global alliances

QANTAS CASE ANALYSIS * Introduction Qantas or as it is nicknamed “The Flying Kangaroo” is the largest airline service that runs continuously and the second oldest in the world. It was established in 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited and first flew internationally in 1935 (Hanson, 2011). The growth of Qantas has been substantial with the most significant progression being the Australian government selling its domestic carrier Australian Airlines to Qantas in

Q3: What makes the Australian Airline Industry different? Why do Qantas and Virgin Blue earn high profits when many airlines worldwide operate at a loss? Introduction The airline industry is extremely volatile, with events such as the September 11 attacks and recently the global financial crisis having adverse effects on the profitability of airlines worldwide. Only in 2007 has the international airline industry been able to post a profit since 2001 (Clark 2007), and since more losses have