QF group's only May 2014 bright spot was QFi

[juddles]

¨The inaugural Skift Asks starts with a simple question: “Do You Care About Aircraft Type When Booking a Flight?” The aviation industry and the media covering it, especially the plane spotters and aviation geeks, spend inordinate amounts of time and verbiage obsessing over the aircraft companies — Airbus vs. Boeing¨


that is their article.

The specific question doesnt say Airbus vs Boeing, but the question is asked in an environment that is specifically about that issue of flying non_US build planes, protection of American Jobs, etc etc

 

[medhead]

I beg to differ, the link does not even mention airbus as you profer.

Really? What does the category that scored 0.7% mean then, reading between the lines?

 

[markis10]

Really? What does the category that scored 0.7% mean then, reading between the lines?

It obviously was not a simple yes no scenario, I am guessing there was an opportunity to respond outside of that context.

 

[juddles]

It obviously was not a simple yes no scenario, I am guessing there was an opportunity to respond outside of that context.

Outside the specific Airbus vs Boeing context?

Sad thing is, these Americans who dont want to travel on an Airbus aircraft wouldnt even know what the difference is.

 

[Himeno]

Sad thing is, these Americans who dont want to travel on an Airbus aircraft wouldnt even know what the difference is.

Unless they are able to read the small text near the back of many aircraft saying the basic model.

 

[markis10]

Unless they are able to read the small text near the back of many aircraft saying the basic model.

Or glance at the manufacturers plates inside the cabin near door 1. I believe 30% of travellers know the difference and care about it, it would be interesting to hear an airlines POV on the subject in revenue context.

 

[harvyk]

Where are you getting the data from to support your claim as I don't believe it. Given a recent study found 35% of passengers would pay more to fly in a new aircraft, I think you might be surprised when it comes to preferences.

From DaveB, the guy I was quoting.

The supporting statement which asks if the would prefer to fly in a new a/c vs old a/c does not equate to actually caring about the actual type of plane, just how new the plane is.

The stats stating 30% of people actually care about the aircraft type is of a random group of people who may or may not fly. infact the only real thing you can infer from that group is that they are all interested in answering a survey about aircraft types on the internet. that in it's own right is going to skew the data due to selection bias.

 

[markis10]

From DaveB, the guy I was quoting.

The supporting statement which asks if the would prefer to fly in a new a/c vs old a/c does not equate to actually caring about the actual type of plane, just how new the plane is.

The stats stating 30% of people actually care about the aircraft type is of a random group of people who may or may not fly. infact the only real thing you can infer from that group is that they are all interested in answering a survey about aircraft types on the internet. that in it's own right is going to skew the data due to selection bias.

Fair enough, I think its wrong and consumers are becoming smarter about the choices they have. I have a feeling the airlines have a better idea, which is why they charge higher for flights with certain aircraft, be it a 747 transcon or A330 for example.

 

[JohnK]

99% of pax full stop don't really care what plane they are flying on. Provided it gets them there safely and at a level of comfort they are expecting, their care factor about the plane type ceases.

I don't think that is quite correct.

Would you fly SYD-HNL on a 767, an A330 or even better a 747?

How about PER-HKT on a 737 as opposed to a variety of better aircraft via SIN and BKK?

And domestically it would be 737 vs 767 on the Golden Triangle and 737 vs 767 vs A330 on the PER-East Coast flights.

 

[Melburnian1]

markis10 and others, the original discussion that I initiated was about QF's May 2014 performance and how QFi was (on at least one indicator, though perhaps not yield or profitability) a 'bright spot.'

Perhaps it may have been better to create a new thread to chat about aircraft type preferences?

 

[Aussie_flyer]

How about PER-HKT on a 737 as opposed to a variety of better aircraft via SIN and BKK?

IMO 90% of people would prefer to fly direct on this route than via BKK or SIN which would add approx 4 or 5 hours onto the trip.