What to Expect in Air Cargo in 2025: Trends & Patterns The air cargo industry has undergone significant shifts in the past few years, driven by global supply chain disruptions, evolving consumer behaviors, and rapid technological advancements. As we move into 2025, the sector is poised for further transformation, with key trends shaping the future
Much has been written about AI and its transformative power across multiple industries. As I write this blog post and think about what’s to come in 2025, I can’t help but wonder how people will continue to interact and adopt AI in the new year. Will AI prove to be the transformative force that everyone
AI-Enabled Decision-Centric Class-Less Revenue Management with Real-Time Continuous Pricing for Passenger Airlines For over two decades, I’ve closely followed the evolution of the airline industry. Yet, I’ve never encountered a moment as transformative as the one we’re witnessing today. As we prepare for the AviaDev Conference Africa 2025 in Zanzibar this June, there’s an unmistakable
Dynamic pricing in the airline cargo business is reshaping how airlines operate, providing them with tools to maximize profit while remaining responsive to market demands. By embracing this strategy, airlines can enhance their competitiveness, improve load factors, and meet the diverse needs of their customers. In the competitive landscape of airline cargo, dynamic pricing is
Airline ancillary revenue is soaring to new heights as several leading airlines of the world have started to tap into creative ways of boosting their bottom line. From premium seats to in-flight entertainment, these added services are not just optional extras—they’re now a vital part of the airline industry’s financial strategy. We have curated a
When discussing airline ancillary revenue, the first thing that comes to mind is all the extras you pay during your travel experience; checked bags, extra leg room, wi-fi, seat selection and more. This is a vital source of revenue for an airline as it allows to not only diversify the revenue stream, but also represents
The airline industry, a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, is expected to reach a historic high in revenues, touching $964 billion in 2024. The sector is set to experience resurgence in demand, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with an inventory of 40.1 million flights. This optimistic outlook is further supported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which
Every few years, there is a new fad in our air cargo industry and by default, you can expand that to the whole of the airline industry as well. To jog our reader’s memory lane, it was revenue management 20 years ago. It was origin-destination– based revenue management in the 2010s, it was pricing in
This idea was predicted by a current RTS leader over two decades ago, and now it is one of the trending topics in the airline industry. The impact of the pandemic on airline passenger demand and willingness to pay have made airline thought leaders to think out of the box and look for alternatives to
Several management consulting firms have noted, for years, that a mere 1% improvement in the realized price typically translates into a profit margin of up to 10%-12%. This impact measures significantly greater than any other profit lever such as variable costs, fixed costs, or sales volumes. Pricing is the single most important lever available to