Original post from 25.05.2020: Flying on Demand
A new and particularly favorable way of traveling for passengers is offered by "flying on demand". With this concept, certain flights only arise when the scheduled aircraft are filled to capacity. The flights can be offered to passengers at above-average prices because the planes are always fully utilized in this scenario. This concept requires a certain degree of flexibility on the part of passengers in the event of flight cancellation or postponement in the event of under-occupancy, but the favorable price means that this is accepted by customers.
Background information on this idea:
Innovative airlines have long since recognized that they should not rely exclusively on conventional concepts for their offerings during the crisis. Particularly in times of crisis, it is important for an airline to remain flexible and to adapt as well as possible to constantly changing conditions. After all, what is the point of having the best route network if you cannot operate it profitably due to a lack of demand or legal travel restrictions? This is where our idea of "flying on demand" comes in, which is possible in different variants.
Optimally, the airlines work closely with the tourism industry to create attractive and flexible travel packages for their customers, as we have seen under the original Immediate action regarding tourism & prices have described.
First applications of this idea:
Since the end of July, the Swiss airline Helvetic Airways has been offering its so-called pop-up flights, which are modeled on our idea of "flying on demand". Instead of a fixed scheduled network, the airline operates these flights with flexible connections that can be optimally adapted to customer wishes and changing travel restrictions. Helvetic Airways offers its flights with or without hotel accommodation.
LINKS:
- https://www.helvetic.com/de/popup-flights;jsessionid=NP6wzwgay2Dvabr8biCQxlhgoBcj87-cuVOEobWw.myhdc
- https://www.aerotelegraph.com/helvetic-airways-regionalairline-lanciert-pop-up-fluege-2
- https://www.aerotelegraph.com/helvetic-airways-fliegt-im-oktober-einmalig-nach-florenz
- https://www.cockpit.aero/rubriken/detailseite/news/groessere-maschinen-und-pop-up-fluege/
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