Airline Survival Strategies

In today’s complex marketplace, effective strategy must focus on the abundant opportunities presented by changes in the business. For the forward thinking player, it is a good time to be bullish on the aviation industry and to learn how to reap the rewards of an effective, proactive game plan.

The IATA Commercial Strategy Symposium is the central industry platform enabling airlines and their counterparts to review commercial actions and adjust their vision for the future.

Meet key industry players from Business Development, Commercial Services, Loyalty Management and Marketing, Revenue Management and Pricing, Network Planning, Alliances and International Affairs, and more!

Date and Location

December 02 - December 04, 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
JW Marriott Las Vegas

 

Key Speakers

  • Bill Brunger, former Senior Vice President of Network, Continental Airlines, Inc. 
  • Patrick Bianquis, Vice President, Alliances, Air France
  • Prof. Fariba Almadari, Vice President, Market & Value Analysis, Boeing
  • Laurent Rouaud, Airbus VP Market Research and Forecasts, Airbus
  • Adam Pilarski, Senior Vice President, Avitas and Author of Why Can't We Make Money in Aviation?
  • Theunis Potgieter, VP. E-Commerce, Emirates
  • Randy Petersen, Editor and Publisher, InsideFlyer Magazine
  • Laura Johnston, Director, Online Sales & Service, Google
  • Rajiv Biswas, Senior Economist, IATA
  • Louis Busuttil, Visiting Lecturer, Air Transport Group, Cranfield University
  • Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, EVP Commercial Distribution and IT, WestJet
  • Lars Sandström, Director, Pricing Strategy, SAS 
  • Peter Gabrielsson, Head of Revenue and Pricing Strategy, Qatar Airways
  • Gary Parker, President, Revenue Management Training Group

And many more!

An outstanding first edition!

Over 350 airline professionals from around the world participated in the first International Air Transport Association (IATA) Commercial Strategy Symposium, which took place 27-29 November, 2007 in Athens, Greece. This international event assembled one plenary session, 3 conferences, 60 speakers, 19 sponsors & exhibitors in one single gathering.

92% of respondents were very satisfied with the overall content of the last edition!



Delegate Fees

Groups

Early Bird (valid 16 August - 15 October)

Up to 12% savings!

IATA Member Airlines1595.00 USD + VAT
IATA Strategic Partners & Airport Advisors1595.00 USD + VAT
Others1995.00 USD + VAT
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