An Overview of Airline Industry

Airline Industry Primer

Consider a typical air passenger’s journey: the checked luggage, safety briefing, mid-flight meal, movie streamed over wifi, and smooth landing on a busy runway. Every day, millions of people make a journey just like this. To operate all of this seamlessly and safely, an enormous planning and coordination effort is required. Operating profitably in the airline industry is no easy feat, and many do not succeed.

‍

This primer will introduce the challenges and opportunities operators face in this complex industry. We will cover the common sources of revenue, participants in the ecosystem, commercial and operational functions, key metrics, and trends to expect.

Course: 7 Chapters

Est. time: 45 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

Products and Services

Ecosystem

Commercial Functions

Operations

Metrics

Trends

Ready to start learning?

Try it free

Chapter 1 Breakdown

Overview of the airline industry

Chapter 2 Breakdown

What are the different sources of revenue in the airline industry?

Chapter 3 Breakdown

Who are the participants in the airline industry?

Chapter 4 Breakdown

Fleet, Flight Network, and Alliances
Revenue Management and Loyalty
Passenger Experience, Sales, and Distribution

Chapter 5 Breakdown

What are the key operational activities and focus areas?

Chapter 6 Breakdown

What are some common financial metrics tracked in the industry?
What are some common operational metrics tracked in the industry?

Chapter 7 Breakdown

Digital transformation
Sustainability

Ready to start learning?

Try it free

Airline Industry Trends

Digital transformation

The application of emergent technologies is leading to a series of digital transformations across the business model, such as dynamic pricing, personalized customer experience, and streamlined operations.

Sustainability

As is the case across the mobility sector, sustainability is a leading trend in air travel.

How Our Airline Industry Primer Can Help

Build A Foundation

Go from newbie to knowledgeable in under an hour! Our primers break down the essentials of an entire industry - products, trends, terminology, and more - into a concise, easy-to-digest format. Gain the knowledge you need quickly, so you can hit the ground running with confidence and clarity.

Boost Your Credibility & Confidence

Stand out when it counts! Our primers are packed with industry insights, allowing you to navigate professional conversations with greater confidence and leave a lasting impression. With a solid foundation in industry knowledge, you'll feel prepared for any client conversation that comes your way.

Gain Competitive Edge

Nothing beats knowing! Our primers are concise but we never skimp on insights. Staying up-to-date on industry challenges, opportunities, and trends empowers business leaders to make informed strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge.

Primed for Success

Trustworthy insights, sourced from subject matter experts

Organized and streamlined into digestible lessons

Presented in binge-worthy videos that learners love

Testimonials

Since I don't know a great deal about the airline industry, this learning experience was fantastic! It was not too deep into the details I'm sure, but it was great.

- Consultant

Covers a wide range of topics at a level that gives a good introduction to how the industry works. Deepest topics are into the financial performance metrics, which help to understand how airlines make money.

- Management Consultant

A very thorough and straightforward education on the airline industry.

- SaaS Sales Professional

Learn About Airline Industry in Less Than an Hour

Request a demo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a primer?

Think of a primer as your quick-start guide to understanding the landscape of an industry (such as Investment Banking, Renewable Energy, Retail, etc.).

‍

Industry information is readily available but Googling can lead you down a rabbit hole of scattered, inconsistent and text-heavy resources - leaving a fragmented picture of the industry. And this content can miss the mark: they’re either too long and full of extraneous details, making it tough for beginners to find what they need, or too short, leaving out critical detail.

‍

Primerli is changing this! All our primers are presented in a concise, engaging format, covering everything you need to know in binge-worthy videos.

Who are the primers intended for?

Primers are perfect for anyone looking to understand an industry, fast. Whether you’re a consultant preparing for a case in telecom; a salesperson hoping to make headway with a big pharmaceutical customer, or a student preparing for their first job interview, primers are the prep step that enables success.

How long does it take to complete a primer?

A full primer takes less than an hour. We pack tons of insights into each primer collection of bite-sized, binge-worthy videos that you can watch anytime, anywhere. Perfect for busy schedules - because learning shouldn’t take forever.

‍

And for industry aficionados, our primers are split into sections so you can bypass the introductory info and stay up-to-date on trends or brush up on terminology in less than 10 minutes.

What topics does the primer cover?

Each industry primer covers the essentials: key trends, terminology, value chain, economics, and products & services. But some of our technology and functional topic primers include additional sections to make sure all the critical information is covered and each primer is comprehensive.

Ready to Learn?

Get Instant Access to SME-Backed,
Industry Primers Now!

Request A Demo