Airline choice by passengers from Taiwan and China: A case study of outgoing passengers from Kaohsiung International Airport

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Title:	Airline choice by passengers from Taiwan and China: A case study of outgoing passengers from Kaohsiung International Airport
Authors:	Hsi-Tien Chen, Ching-Cheng Chao
Contributors:	圖書館
Date:	2015-10
Issue Date:	2016-10-18 09:03:19 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	Understanding what factors passengers consider when selecting an airline is critical, as airlines can utilize this information in market segmentation and marketing strategies. However, few studies have explored how passenger demographics and the nationality/type of carrier (full service or low-cost; regional or international) affect the choice factors of passengers when selecting airlines. The main objective of this study was to explore the airline choice factors considered by passengers, compare the choices of passengers with different demographics, and analyze which factors are emphasized by passengers from Taiwan and China when selecting airlines. We conducted a questionnaire survey of outgoing passengers at Kaohsiung International Airport in relation to 22 factors underlying their choice of airline. Using factor analysis, we identified the five factors: ground services, convenience, in-flight services, price, and travel availability. We then utilized cluster analysis to identify four groups, each concerned with price, comfort, convenience, and ground services, respectively. Nationality, age, income, flying frequency, and purpose of travel lead to differences in deciding which factors were considered by cross-strait passengers. Passengers of different nationalities concerned with different factors when selecting airlines. Our findings can add to the completeness of existing research as well as provide airlines with reference in developing marketing strategies for different customer groups.
Relation:	Journal of Air Transport Management Volume 49, October 2015, Pages 53–63
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