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COMPARISON OF BUSINESS STRATEGIES: COPA AIRLINES VS. SOUTHWEST
AIRLINESPresented by:Nicole NettlesTel: 228-218-1957 - Email:
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Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation
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THE UNIVERSITY OF
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Center for Logistics, Trade and Transportation
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College of Business
Outline
1- Introduction
2- Information/Data Collection Approach
3- Case Study
4- Results and Results Impact
Similarities
Differences
5- Summary
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Introduction
Differentiation Strategy- an attempt at which companies strive
to create products or services that are different and unique from
other products or service in the industry
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Introduction
Panama:
Dollar-Based Economy
Relies heavily on services, 1/3 of GDP
Services include Panama Canal, banking, insurance, logistics,
ports, Colon Free Trade Zone, tourism
Panama Canal Expansion expected to boost economy
Unemployment Rate was 4.5% in 2011
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Introduction
This report compares the differentiation strategies in the
airline industry. The comparison includes the companies Copa
Holdings, Inc. and Southwest Airlines.
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Information/ Data Collection Approach
First form of data collection was a Internet search
Internet Search began close to a month before leaving
Google Search Engine
Specific keywords used to locate related information
12 sources were chosen to complete report
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Information/ Data Collection Approach
Southwest Airlines Seven Secrets for Success
BusinessDictionary.com
CIA- The World Fact Book
Center for Aviation
Copa Airlines
Nation Branding & Investment
NCR Corporation
The Official Klout Blog
What makes COPA
Airlines one of the most popular airline brands in the world? An
Interview with two senior execs
Standard & Poors: Southwest Airlines Co.
Standard & Poors: Copa Holdings Inc.
Zacks Equity Research
Information gathered from Internet Search:
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Information/ Data Collection Approach
Second Form of Data Collection was In-Person Interview
Joseph Maugh from the University of Florida, Commercial and
Planning Vice President at Copa Airlines
Interview Questions asked:
What is the background and goals of Copa Airlines?
How is Copa differentiated in the airline industry in Latin
America?
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Information/ Data Collection Approach
Copa differentiates itself through efficiency and the experience
customers receives
Connectivity is also a major advantage Copa has over it
competitors, they provide flights departing to the same locations
frequently
Efficiency, Experience, Connectivity
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Case Study
Copa Holdings Inc.:
Located in Panama City, Panama
Main hub located in Tocumen Airport
Incorporated as a sociedad anonima in 1998
CIASA, 49% stake to Continental, then reduced share to 27.3% in
2005, and 10% in 2006, sold remaining shares in 2008 to public
Copa purchased AeroRepulica in 2005, expanding to 63
destinations in 29 countries
Copa Holdings is a leading Latin American provider of airline
passenger and cargo services through our tow principal operating
subsidiaries, Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Columbia. Copa
Airlines
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Case Study
Southwest Airlines:
Headquartered in Dallas, TX
Began as Air Southwest Co. in 1967 to provide airline services
for Texas area
73 locations in US
Average flight length 969 miles
Only utilizes Boeing 737 aircraft in fleet of 558
3,200 flight per day
Net Income $178 million in 2011
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Results and Results Impact
Aspects Compared Between Companies:
Overall business strategy
Average cost for an airline ticket
Methods for checking in and assigning customers a location on
the plane
Service provided by airline attendants
On-flight amenities
Marketing strategy
Overall mentality of the business model
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Results and Results Impact
Similarities:
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Results and Results Impact
Differences
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Results and Results Impact
The similarities in these results are important because it can
be seen that companies all over the world utilize the same business
strategies in order to gain an advantage within their respective
markets. No matter the location of the company business works the
same way, and many companies have utilized similar avenues to be
successful.
The difference in these results are important because we can see
that both companies have created a sustainable competitive
advantage with the industry utilizing a differentiation strategy,
but have created the advantage in two very different ways.
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Summary
Compares differentiation strategies between Copa and
Southwest
Copa uses efficiency, experience, and connectivity, Southwest
uses low costs and relaxed atmosphere
Data was collected using an Internet search and in-person
interviews
Similarities include: overall strategy, marketing efforts,
online services
Differences include: ticket price, company focus, seating and
layout of the aircraft, amenities provided on the plane, employee
attitudes and atmosphere
Both companies are exceptional examples of how successful
companies utilize differentiation strategies
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