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It’s Not Really Free Delivery!

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But if the company leaders know how much they can give away without losing money and incorporate it into a competitive price, they may have a value proposition that gets and keeps customers. Southwest Airlines is the perfect example of this. It markets the heck out of Two Bags Fly Free®. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Personalizing the Customer Experience Is a Competitive Differentiator

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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, how well do you know your customers?

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Ford Versus Ferrari: A Lesson in Customer Experience?

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Whether the customer drives a $25,000 Ford or a $250,000 Ferrari, if they are treated poorly, they aren’t coming back. Regardless of what store you go to, what hotel you stay at, what airline you fly, and what car dealership you do business with, it’s not about the grandeur or the glamour. It’s about how businesses make us feel.

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Three Customer Service Lessons from a World Traveler?

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It would take two flights on two airlines to get to where I was going, so I expected two boarding passes. Because it’s a different airline, it takes an extra couple of steps, and she didn’t want to do it.” Yes, the second agent took great care of me. I booked an international trip for a speaking engagement. What was it?

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Always Look for Improvement

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This idea came to me as I read an article about United Airlines changing the way passengers board the plane. Most airlines put passengers in groups and call them in order. But, in the airline business, two minutes is a big deal. Well, whatever “it” is may work just fine, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better.

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“New-Style” Digital Versus “Old-Fashioned” Human Interactions

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Would you do business with an airline that didn’t offer the ability to book a ticket online, check-in online, and get your boarding pass online? . Assuming that every other airline has these self-service digital options, what if one didn’t? Would you choose to fly with this airline over the others? .

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of December 21, 2020

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How to Provide the Best Possible Customer Experience? GISuser) If you don’t have a well-planned customer service strategy, you are highly likely to lose business. According to Channels, after just one negative experience, 51% of customers will never do business with that company again. by GISuser. Here’s Why.

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