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The US airline industry is projected to experience steady growth in the next five years, with total revenue estimated to reach $254.5 billion in 2023, a significant increase compared to 2018. However, the industry is currently in a transitional phase, with a shift towards leisure revenue due to the slow recovery of corporate travel.
Passengers of low-cost carriers benefit from affordable fares and may not feel the need to upgrade. Implementing a reward system that offers higher loyalty program earnings for upgrade purchases can motivate members to accumulate points at a quicker pace, which can then be used for free travel.
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A number of brands relevant to an analysis of the competitive/innovation landscape are referenced, including but not limited to Porter Airlines, Emirates, Delta, Southwest, and United.
Experienced travel analyst Mike Gallinari delivers expert insight into the US airline industry with this report.
Sluggish business travel recovery forces airlines to focus on leisure travelers. Meeting their evolving definition of value is key to acquiring their loyalty.
Mike Gallinari
Travel & Leisure Analyst
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