Problem Solution: Classic AirlinesClassic Airlines, is 25-year-old passenger airline. Classic Airlines has a fleet of more than 375 jets that serve 240 cities with more than 2300 daily flights making it the fifth largest airline in the world (Classic Airlines scenario, 2007). Classic has grown to be an organization of 32,000 employees, and last year the company earned $10 million on $8.7 billion in sales (Classic Airlines scenario, 2007).
This paper will discuss the current situation that Classic Airline faces; it will determine the key issues in the situation, the opportunities that they must address, and the desired end state goals of the airline.
Situation BackgroundThere is an increased uncertainly about flying which has affected the industries stock prices, and Classic has seen a 10% decrease in share prices in the past year. With a concerned investment community on the watch, the airline industry operates with a microscope watching over them.
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English: Screenshot from WebCRMThe consumers' confidence appears to be waving. By January 2005, Classic's declining Rewards program measured a 19% decrease in the number of Classic Reward members, and a 21% decrease in flights per remaining members. The loyal customer's that Classic Airlines has had are not been happy and they are going somewhere else. Rising costs, such as fuel and labor, have limited Classic's ability to compete for the valued frequent flier.
Classic is now facing a mandated 15% cost reduction to take place over the next 18 months. The Board of Directors has not released much information on the current state of the company and this may be lending fuel to the rumors that classic may have to file bankruptcy if they are not able to control costs (Classic Airlines, 2007).
Issue and Opportunity IdentificationThere are several issues facing Classic Airlines in this scenario. These issues are part of the...