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Americas Fundamentals of Air Service Development

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2024 Training Flyer
This course is directed toward those new to route development and veteran professionals looking to refresh and deepen their skill set.
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Learn the Practical Tools and Techniques Needed to Attract New Routes and Growth from Airlines

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Agenda

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of air service development from both traditional and post-pandemic viewpoints. We will highlight the importance of working with your local stakeholder communities, as well as what pieces of information will be critical in facilitating a “seat at the table” as airline schedules evolve.

We will also provide an overview of the global and U.S. airline industry, including a review of each carrier’s recent history.

Day 1

    • Introductions & Setting the Scene
    • Introduction to Air Service Development in and beyond the Post-Pandemic World
    • Airline Data: Speaking the Same Language
    • Understanding Airline Economics & Strategies
    • Understanding Your Market
Evan Berg leading a lesson
Jeremiah Gerald teaching delegates

Day 2

    • Preparing Air Service Development Business Cases
    • Introduction to Airline Incentive Programs
    • Fundamentals of Air Service Marketing

Facilitators

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Jeremiah Gerald
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Ilona Cambron
Evan Berg

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Commonly Asked Questions

Should I Attend?

This course is designed for:
    • Airport personnel with limited experience or new to the route development function
    • Tourism professionals responsible for route development
    • Civil aviation authorities
    • Government agencies and departments

Key Topics

Course topics include:
    • The characteristic components of the market
    • An introductory understanding of airline economics
    • The importance of airport competitive positioning and target planning
    • Key selling points of your destination and how to articulate them to airlines
    • How to organize and implement a route target sales campaign
    • The most effective ways of approaching and presenting to airline
    • The relevance of data, market research, and analytics to route development
    • How to improve your skills to deliver success for your airport or organization
    • Fundamentals of route support and airline incentive programs

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