Customer Bliss

JUNE 28, 2018

Let’s face it: the airline industry is tough. Do you remember how many airlines there were when you were a kid?) To stay ahead of the competition, airlines keep close tabs on customer experience to address flyers’ concerns, preferences, and needs through reports like the recently released J.D.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 21, 2015

Airlines may argue their journey is about the actual time in-air for a customer, but as customers, we all know it starts earlier and ends later. One airline trying to understand the actual journey more for their customers is Virgin Atlantic. In the case of airlines, yes, they want to travel to a certain destination.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 27, 2022

To get a better look at this concept, let’s analyse a policy at an ANZ airline. With quarantine back on the table, as you would expect, airlines had to cancel their international flights and offer credits or refunds to their customers. Well, not all airlines agree. Balancing Operations and Customer Experience: A Case Study.

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Customer Bliss

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Thankfully, there are leaders in the airline industry who understand this and are working tirelessly to improve both of these experiences. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Karen Ellis , the Chief Customer Officer of San Antonio airport , and Sonya Lacore , Vice President of Inflight Operations at Southwest Airlines.

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Customer Bliss

AUGUST 31, 2017

About 500 Southwest Airlines customers were stranded at Houston’s Hobby Airport last Sunday morning once the Hurricane Harvey flooding began and the FAA shut down Hobby. What did Southwest do? Something great from a CX perspective.

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The DiJulius Group

JUNE 30, 2025

For over 4 decades, Southwest was an outlier in the US airline industry. Southwest was consistently ranked the #1 airline in domestic customer satisfaction. Has Southwest turned into just Another US Airline? They provided great customer service in an industry where it appeared their competitors were fighting to be the worst.

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Customer Bliss

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Hope is on their way, I understand though, from many airlines. According to Forbes , 69% of airlines stated they will offer passengers real-time updates about the location of their bags. Wouldn’t you want to have someone answer the phone when you call, or keep you informed?

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CX Accelerator

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It’s at that point I realized that I never received an email from the airline after booking my flight. When I called the airline, I explained to them that I didn’t have my booking code — and apparently my name, credit card number, location, and approximate time of the flight were not enough to find my reservation.

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InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Think of your favorite airline, or an airline that has developed a “good” mobile application. These airlines knew it would be easier and more convenient for their customers to be able to check-in for a flight when they were on the go.

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Heart of the Customer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The post Why Spirit Airlines’ and Ryan Air’s Customer Experience is Better than Yours appeared first on Heart of the Customer. When a friend heard we were flying Ryan Air, she told me, “Uh oh. Pay attention to the experience you receive.” Interested, I did pay attention. And I realized that Ryan Air probably […].

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 4, 2015

Industries that have long held customers because of lack of choices like airlines, cable and financial institutions are now beginning to pay the piper! Adam and I discussed how one particular airline, RyanAir , made a change swiftly when they saw the negative impact of a policy of treating customers poorly.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

Power 2025 North American Airline Satisfaction Study reveals that passenger satisfaction has climbed to new heights, with overall scores up by six points from last year. Leading the pack in delighting passengers are JetBlue , Delta Air Lines , and Southwest Airlines. However, a dark cloud looms on the horizon.

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InMoment XI

JUNE 1, 2015

Lessons for engaging customer feedback programs from an international flight I recently traveled from India to the United States on Lufthansa Airlines with my dog Zuri. She was going to be alone for almost 24 hours, traveling in the cargo hold. I had a sinking feeling when I kissed her goodbye before our journey. Fortunately, View Article

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Customer Think

JUNE 9, 2025

Last week I had the pleasure of seeing United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby at the WSJ Future of Everything Festival. And to hear from him about the just-announced United JetBlue partnership that will bring United back to JFK in 2027. First, and most importantly, don’t call it a merger. Kirby was clear to point this […]

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MARCH 13, 2020

Putting Customers and Businesses at Ease We’re getting lots of emails these days from airlines, restaurants, schools, and grocery stores—and they’re not survey invitations! This article was originally published by Inmoment.

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ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2022

Since the global pandemic hugely impacted the airline sector, the metaverse has become increasingly important. With thousands of potential routes and fares at their fingertips, airlines have to ask themselves how they can provide relevant information to individual customers.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 28, 2021

As Jan Carlzon, former CEO of Scandinavian airline SAS, once said, “If you’re not serving the customer, your job is to be serving someone who is.”. I often talk about customer experience lying at the intersection of communications, operations, technology, and employees. Which really means it encompasses all aspects of your organization.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

I love this example from Southwest Airlines. — Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) May 6, 2020. Keep it simple and heartfelt, and make it all about gratitude. Don’t turn it into a sales pitch. While it’s great to send personal notes, of course, it’s possible to get creative. SouthwestHeartStrong ( Georgi L.)

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

If I had to book a flight on an airline, why would I choose one over another? Most airlines, at least the major carriers, are close in price and offer similar frequent flier programs, so let’s take those out of the decision process. That leaves airline schedules, seat availability, etc. So, what is the tiebreaker?

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Airlines have recently taken to creating secret, invitation-only loyalty programs for their most valued customers. Many organizations, especially airlines, admit how critical it is to keep this segment happy. This often means creating special loyalty programs , elite experiences, and special perks to maintain the top 1% of customers.

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Customer Bliss

MAY 31, 2016

Curtis was deeply embedded with customer experience at Alaska Airlines before moving to Premara Blue Cross. Curtis is a visionary leader and digital innovator who has built industry-leading customer experiences at Alaska Airlines, Microsoft and Amazon.com. About Curtis . Consider reaching out to your customers wherever they are.

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InMoment XI

AUGUST 15, 2022

For example, an airline may consider a passenger’s flight the extent of that individual’s experience, but this view fails to account for buying a ticket, waiting in the airport, finding a hotel, and all the other parts of the journey besides ‘just’ the flight.

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BlueOcean

APRIL 1, 2025

One airline was on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars because of what their chatbot had erroneously said to customers. Without proper guardrails, generative AI will create answers for any questioneven when there’s only one correct response or when no valid answer exists. The consequences can be severe.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 29, 2014

This post compares the mission statements of two airlines and it’s sure to get you thinking about your own. Before you start innovating, remember what customers want, and how to deliver it on their terms! Customer or Company Mission? It’s maddening how much difference a mission statement makes.

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Inbenta

MAY 14, 2021

GOL, a brasilian airlines who has been a customer of Inbenta since 2016 , has launched new features to enhance the capabilities of GAL, the airline’s virtual assistant, on WhatsApp. It has already generated interest from other airlines, including international ones. WhatsApp chatbot and check-in.

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GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Airlines: 73%. However, when it comes to industry, CSAT varies. . A new list of benchmarks is published each year by ACSI, with minor quarterly updates. . Below is the complete list of the newest CSAT benchmarks. Ambulatory Care: 77%. Apparel: 79%. Athletic Shoes: 79%. Automobiles and Light Vehicles: 82%. Banks: 81%. Breweries: 85%.

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Customer Bliss

MARCH 2, 2016

Colleen went from being Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher’s personal assistant to the eventual President and CEO of Southwest Airlines. I believe it’s one of the most winning components to Zappos’ success. She’s honestly one of my personal heroes.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

.” About: Aleksander Kaczmarek is the VP of Loyalty Partnerships at CarTrawler , a B2B tech business that partners with the world’s largest brands, including American Airlines and Uber, to provide car rental & mobility solutions for customers.

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The DiJulius Group

MARCH 23, 2025

The Customer Revolt / Two CX Legendary Brands Struggling / In Search of Greatness / Undercover Customer A weakening economy exposes companies with lousy customer service What do the following companies have in common: TGI Fridays, Red Lobster, JOANN Fabric, Spirit Airlines, Big Lots, Hooters, and Forever 21?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2024

“Nice to have” industries like online retailers, hospitality, and airlines must invest more in experience to establish trust and loyalty with their customers. High customer expectations and the ability to switch to competitors easily mean companies must work even harder to keep their consumers happy.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 15, 2018

Airlines Run Mental Accounting Too Often in the Red. The airlines’ industry as a whole is another excellent example of how not to structure your pricing. Airlines’ pricing often irritates and disappoints customers. These surcharges feel annoying, a far cry from the happy and pleased emotions airlines should be seeking.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 15, 2015

Companies like Southwest Airlines and Zappo’s have made it a huge part of their culture to make sure they recruit the right people. Your employees play a huge role in driving your customer experience. If they’re unhappy, unfriendly or just plain bored with their jobs, that will translate into a miserable experience for your customers.

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The DiJulius Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Read Full Article The post Free Customer Service Training for your Employees / AA Cut 600+ customer facing employees To Improve Customer Service / Your Company’s Biggest Expense / United Airlines Enforcing Flight Attendants Engagement appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 8, 2018

Airlines have long practiced “re-accommodating” ticketed passengers. We know what bothers our customers when they get snarky but not super angry on Twitter or our Facebook wall. It may not be a HUGE deal yet, but it could become one later. Customers complained but it didn’t necessarily impact their loyalty…until the infamous video. ).

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GetFeedback

JANUARY 12, 2020

Say you fly on Southwest Airlines and don’t care for their A/B/C boarding scheme with no assigned seats. Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly explained in a 2006 blog post : Open seating has allowed us to build a highly efficient operation by keeping the time our aircraft are sitting at our gate to a minimum. Some call it a “ cattle call.”

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

These cases were either not real, misidentified judges, or featured non-existent airlines. The model invented six cases, which the lawyers used to support their arguments without verifying their accuracy. Finance In the financial sector, where precision is crucial, AI hallucinations can be costly.

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GetFeedback

JULY 19, 2019

Consider JetBlue, one of the leading airline carriers in the U.S., The airline tracked this back to a lack of amenities for early morning travelers. Unless you know how to exceed customer expectations you’re stabbing in the dark. who—from the beginning—has committed to exceeding its passengers’ expectations for value and comfort.

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