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Hi Fly: A Lean Airline Story

Melissa Perri

But on one trip back from London, I got a surprising test message. I had never heard of this HiFly airline before. HiFly is an airline for hire. Because their planes are unmarked, they can fly routes for all major airlines and private companies. It also greatly reduces the risk for starting new airlines.

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Writing coach Leslie O’Flahavan on the dos and don’ts of customer messaging

Intercom, Inc.

Writing a clear, timely, and empathetic message to your customers is a very sought-after craft. For the past 25 years, she’s been helping people and businesses draft their own style guides and write better emails, chats, and social media messages to improve both communication and the customer experience. Say it like you mean it.

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Travel Apps: 2022 Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmarks

Alchemer Mobile

We see Fly Delta [the app] as a way to complement their expertise and extend their warmth and problem-solving savvy beyond traditional Delta touchpoints to make travel a part of the journey you can look forward to,” Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines. Data included: Ratings and reviews.

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How a Well-designed Mobile App can Eliminate the Stress of Travel

Alchemer Mobile

Picture this: You’re sprinting through the maze-like airport as the airline calls your name over the intercom. If you’re a travel brand developing an app for your airline, hotel, rideshare, etc. United Airlines’ recent app upgrade introduced several new unique features to enhance the customer experience using personalization.

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High-Value Customers: How to Build a Great Product Strategy

The Product Coalition

For example, in the airline industry, we have upgrades for frequent travelers, or in the hospitality industry, we have upgraded hotel rooms or upgrade them to premium for car rentals. For example, in the Airline industry, we can Add a hotel or rent a car at the checkout instead of booking them separately.

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Key Mobile Strategies for Travel Apps During the Reopening Process

Alchemer Mobile

If we look at the charts below, you’ll see data from two apps: An airline app and a lodging app. For example, if someone uses your mobile check-in experience, send them a message a week later thanking them and then asking how you can improve. For the travel category, the data looked vastly different than any other industry.

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How customer support can keep up with customer expectations

Intercom, Inc.

Tristan received an automated transaction message: his credit card was just used at a convenience store 20 mins away! Forward thinking companies are starting to make service a part of their product, with messaging at the core. Messaging is the dominant app on mobile, driving consumer interest in this channel.