ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. We surveyed 1,000 consumers in the U.S. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. If I had to book a flight on an airline, why would I choose one over another?

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Airlines Customer Experience Survey Customer Service Training 173

ijgolding

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

I have always described Ryanair as ‘the brand we love to hate’ Famed for its ‘no frills’ approach, for years, millions of consumers decided that despite the appealing cost, the un-acceptability of the Ryanair experience was a big turn off. If I were any other airline in the industry, I would be very afraid.

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Brands Airlines Financial Travel 249

Conversocial

JULY 14, 2021

Knowing that there’s been an increase in customer conversations with your company doesn’t provide insight into a customer’s mindset - it’s only half the battle. You need to know what they’re actually saying (customer intent data) in order to deliver great customer experiences.

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Airlines Data Trends Consumers 59

GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

If you’re new to Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT), a good starting point is seeing how you compare to peers in your industry. To do so, you can rely on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). . The ACSI is the only national economic indicator that measures customer satisfaction across the U.S. Airlines: 73%.

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Customer Satisfaction Industry Effort Score Apparel 293

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Drawing inspiration from my experiences and insights into the evolving dynamics of customer interactions, let’s explore five pivotal strategies that can elevate your small business from being good to unforgettable.

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Self Service Customer Service Airlines Touchpoint 77

Kustomer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view n customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands.

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Customer Service Wait Times Airlines Social Media 105

ijgolding

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

On the one hand I am referring to a well known brand as ‘the world’s largest’ and on the other, I am asking whether or not they have changed. If a brand is the world’s largest, why would it even need to change? In April 2014, I wrote a Customer Experience Review of Ryanair – they did not fare so well!

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Airlines Travel Financial Customer Experience 120

Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

In recent years, the rise of social media put the customer in charge of the brand conversation. As e-commerce and demand for online help expands, companies have to meet and exceed new expectations to keep customers satisfied. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves. What Is Customer Self-Service?

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Self Service Knowledge Base e-support Policies 275

CloudCherry

APRIL 5, 2019

So how do business leaders start developing a customer experience strategy that keeps the engine of marketing running with the least amount of friction? The answer to me is easy – do nothing without input from customers and as a marketer stop spamming your potential customers and engage with them.

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Omni-Channel Marketing Customer Experience B2B 278

NetBase

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Geography is an important social analytics metric – that’s why we venture near and far in our quest to understand consumer love for brands. Our latest NetBase Brand Passion Report 2019: Top Loved Australian Brands reveals insights about brands in the magical land of “Oz” – but there are takeaways for all brands everywhere.

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Report Consumers Brands Airlines 40

Oracle

MARCH 18, 2021

According to a McKinsey report, available seat miles on US airlines were down 71% in April 2020 from the previous year. And for the most avid travelers engaged in airline, credit card, and hotel loyalty programs, 2020 provided extremely limited opportunities to maintain status, earn points, or redeem travel rewards.

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Loyalty Programs Travel Loyalty Brands 62

Strativity

JANUARY 6, 2023

In times of economic turmoil, brands tend to think of cost-saving measures such as limiting new products or cutting overheads as the ultimate solution to budgetary woes. This year and beyond, companies in any space—whether apparel, food, or fitness—need to prioritize creating ecosystems consumers can’t live without.

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Brands Apparel Airlines Hotels 52

Interactions

MAY 20, 2021

With travel restrictions decreasing and consumers feeling more comfortable leaving their homes, this summer will see a rebound in traffic after a year-long hibernation. Hotels, airlines, and tourist destinations are currently preparing for this resurgence– without actually knowing the volume that it will bring. .

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Hospitality Travel Brands Self Service 62

GetFeedback

JANUARY 12, 2020

About eight out of ten business leaders say they want to “improve” the customer experience (CX) to be more competitive. In CustomerThink’s recent study of 200+ CX initiatives, 74% agreed: “By 2020, customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator.”. And for good reason. The product failed.

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Customer Journeys How To Touchpoint Airlines 221

ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2023

Top Takeaways: Loyalty programs are used in different industries to attract new customers and retain existing ones. They typically involve incentives for spending money on a brand through points, perks, upgrades, or free products. Loyalty programs have now evolved to include enhancing the customer experience.

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Loyalty Loyalty Programs Airlines Hotels 62

West Monroe

JULY 5, 2023

Customer trust is a necessity no business can do without. Research and data show that trust drives sales and solidifies brand loyalty, making it critical for businesses regardless of external factors—but especially so in today’s tumultuous economic environment. Customer distrust and significant financial loss.

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Technology Airlines Financial Hospitality 52

Alida

JANUARY 29, 2018

An angry customer is still a customer—until they’re not. That’s why it’s important to keep your cool when concerned customers reach out to your brand, especially in the age of social media, where a misstep can go viral quickly. Customer anger management 101. Take tweets seriously.

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Social Media Wireless Airlines Loyalty 133

Clarabridge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Clarabridge released a report, Customer Experience in the Clouds , last month that looked at the airline industry through the lens of passenger expectations. One of the more surprising findings was that almost three quarters of travellers don’t bother complaining to airlines when things go wrong. This is not good.

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Airlines Feedback Study Hospitality 40

Conversocial

AUGUST 17, 2021

At Conversocial, the majority of our partners in the transport sector fall within two categories - airlines and train operators. It’s going to be months, probably years, before it returns to pre-pandemic levels. If it ever does.

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Travel Transportation Airlines Consumers 52

Calabrio

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Our annual Calabrio Customer Connect (C3) event has wrapped, and we are still feeling the buzz of excitement. For us, C3 is not only a time to share our vision for the future, but to hear the business challenges our customers are trying to solve and which best practices they are using to get the insights they need.

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Connections Contact Center Analytics Travel 147

C Space

JUNE 23, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – June 23, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Seventeen weeks ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

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Brands Airlines Policies Retail 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Frontier’s decision to go fully digital and drop its customer service phone lines may, on the face of it, seem like a company moving with the times. Being responsive to these expectations should not involve reducing the number of communication channels offered to customers.

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Call Center Airlines Chatbots Travel 52

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

You’ve designed your NPS survey and emailed it to all your customers—and the results are in… but not those you were expecting. When it comes to gauging customer sentiment and loyalty, few metrics enjoy such widespread acclaim as the Net Promoter Score (NPS). Does it spell doom for your business? Think about it.

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NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

ijgolding

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

That is why I also advise people that I am a Customer Experience ‘Specialist’ – not an ‘expert’ – as I believe that anyone who champions a profession should be continually developing their specialism. Continuous professional development never ends!!

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Brands Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Case Study 120

C Space

MAY 4, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 4, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Keep checking back here for the latest updates on how brands are dealing with coronavirus. Mr. Buffett said he had been wrong to invest in the airline industry.

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Brands Airlines Advertising e-support 52

Kustomer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view on customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Airlines Hotels CRM 52

GetFeedback

JULY 19, 2019

When it comes to customer experience (CX) , I can think of many, many things we all know to be true. . We can all agree customers expect more of us than ever. Research reflects it, too: 76% of consumers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations. How can you give your customer a voice within your business?

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ROI How To Touchpoint Hotels 309

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 31, 2020

As organizations emerge from this crisis, many are likely to face changing customer behavior and attitudes. Some of these will be driven by 1) the organizations’ response to the crisis and others will be driven by 2) changing customer habits and attitudes. But there are other, not-travel related customer experience shambles too!

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Self Service Airlines Hospitality Travel 200

Currency Alliance

JUNE 1, 2020

The long break in spending habits due to Covid-19 will cause customers to re-evaluate their relationship with brands. This isn’t just a casual observation, but a sign of a widespread consumer trend which every loyalty marketer should be thinking about. They don’t use the data that customers provide.

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Loyalty Consumers Marketing Loyalty Programs 72

C Space

JULY 2, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – July 2, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Three months ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

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Brands Airlines Policies Social Media 52

Kayako

MARCH 2, 2017

Identifying the service our customers want can be like trying to hit a clay-pigeon. We want to do our best to deliver the best support to our customers. But your customer and their desires can be moving targets. Over time, they develop expectations about your brand and service standards.

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Customer Expectations Airlines Social Media Competitive Advantage 144

Eptica

APRIL 18, 2018

Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 How good is the digital customer experience from travel brands? All of this has fundamentally reshaped the industry and put pressure on delivering a more efficient and superior, personalized experience to customers. So, how are UK travel companies doing in terms of online customer experience?

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Travel Brands Airlines Customer Experience 49

Currency Alliance

APRIL 15, 2024

The optimal points to offer mostly depends on the frequency of engagement your brand has with target customers. Plus, many types of points are widely appreciated by customers, and are useful to the brand for scoring different customer actions while influencing behavior. This actually is not true.

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Loyalty Programs Loyalty Airlines Banking 52

C3Centricity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

It was asked recently on Quora and I answered it, as I do many posed on topics such as brand building and customer understanding. That’s because it is one that every company, product, service and brand should be asking! To answer that, we need to understand what is important for customers. Are you sure about yours?

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Airlines Comparison Brands Consumers 189

C Space

MARCH 12, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. In a fast-moving global crisis such as the current coronavirus outbreak, brands have an important role to play. Chris Nurko. Chief Innovation Officer, C Space. Technology.

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Brands Airlines Fashion Travel 52

C Space

JUNE 25, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – June 25, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Three months ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. More than 8.5

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Brands Airlines Travel Transportation 52

LoyaltyPlus

MAY 18, 2020

However, the year so far has placed the world in a position few could have ever predicted – the new normal characterised by social distancing, selective buying with limited choice and decisions almost entirely based on brand recognition and loyalty rewards. These are what will carry a programme and the company through the current ‘storm’.

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