Value focused carriers emerge as growing airline model
Experts say that VFC's (value-focused carriers / airlines) could be the next growth drivers in the airline industry. Important to note that VFCs are not the same as no-frills airlines. Examples of VFC's include Flybe (UK), JetBlue (USA) and Kingfisher (India). A particular high-potential region is the Middle East, where development and travel is growing at a rapid rate.
Source: New airline model identified as growth sector-2--J."Value-focused carriers have emerged as a new airline model, merging the benefits of both traditional and no-frills carriers, according to Sabre Airline Solutions.
The company's consulting business president Nejib Ben-Kheder described VFCs as being identified by their focused route networks, simple fare structures, relatively cheap sales and distribution arrangements, limited array of partnerships and streamlined ground operations"
tags: VFC, value-focused-carriers, airlines, business, travel, no-frills, kingfisher, jetblue, flybe
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