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How to Handle Lost Luggage: A Lesson From the Airlines

ShepHyken

I’m not sure if there is a term for this phobia, but I have the fear of airlines losing my luggage. My memory of the few times my luggage was lost by the airlines includes waiting until I’m the last guy standing at the baggage carousel. Even the airline might not know where it is. None of us in that office are happy to be there.

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New Data About Airlines Competing on Customer Experience

Blake Morgan

Between cancellations, inflation, and the lingering impact of the pandemic, it’s been a rough year for the airline industry. The airline industry has faced a rocky road in the last few years. What sets the airlines apart is their commitment to customers and ability to deliver consistent, frictionless experiences. The reason?

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Unbelievable: Latest Airline Fiasco!

Beyond Philosophy

RyanAir, Europe’s largest airline, in my view are the epitome of a poor Customer Experience. Over the last few days, they have proven this yet again as the airline has begun cancelling hundreds of flights. The reason for the cancellations, according to the airline, is a shift in the vacation policy for pilots. PR Nightmare!

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4 Strategies to Improve Customer Experience in the Airline Industry

Customer Bliss

Thankfully, there are leaders in the airline industry who understand this and are working tirelessly to improve both of these experiences. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Karen Ellis , the Chief Customer Officer of San Antonio airport , and Sonya Lacore , Vice President of Inflight Operations at Southwest Airlines.

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In the Competitive Airline Industry, Best Practices in CX can be Transformational

Customer Bliss

Let’s face it: the airline industry is tough. Do you remember how many airlines there were when you were a kid?) To stay ahead of the competition, airlines keep close tabs on customer experience to address flyers’ concerns, preferences, and needs through reports like the recently released J.D.

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The high and lows of airline customer service

Helen Dewdney

Many airlines have not treated customers well, such as British Airways taking advantage of the law not being clear on refunds. We have seen in the UK a number of airlines offering vouchers instead of refunds for trips that passengers could not take due to the pandemic. It is not about what is easiest for the airlines.

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Five Ways to Thank Customers — And How to Find Opportunities in Your Organization

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

So let’s get proactive about how we thank customers. To inspire you, here are a few of my favorite examples and ideas around how to do this. I love this example from Southwest Airlines. — Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) May 6, 2020. Five Ways to Thank Customers. Deliver handwritten thank you notes.

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