Air Asia Business Strategy: Vision, Mission, Objectives & SWOT Analysis

Summary

Air Asia's business strategy is described. Students see its vision, mission, objectives and SWOT analysis. The competitive environment is also discussed.

Air Asia's vision, mission and objectives

Air Asia's vision is to be the largest low-cost airline in Asia. Its mission includes being a good employer, creating a strong brand, keeping costs low and using technology. Objectives include training staff and keeping up with industry developments.

Air Asia's strategies

Air Asia's strategies include safety, high aircraft utilization, low fares, a lean distribution system and a point-to-point network. The corporate culture is described as flexible, open, strong and team-oriented.

SWOT analysis

Air Asia's strengths include a strong management team and excellent use of IT. Weaknesses include not having its own maintenance facility and a profit margin that attracts competitors. The analysis also covers threats and opportunities.

Competitive environment

The competitive environment is analysed using Porter’s five-forces framework. The threat of new entrants is moderate. Customers have little brand loyalty. There is a high capital requirement.

Key terms

SWOT analysis

A method for identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Porter’s five-forces framework

A method for analysing the competitive environment.

Enterprise resource planning

A system that integrates comprehensive software to make the IT system more effective.

Point-to-point network

A network that keeps operations simple and costs low.

Low-cost airline mentality

A workforce that is flexible, committed and focused on keeping costs low.

Maintenance, repair and overhaul

Facilities for maintaining aircraft.

Questions this document helps with

• What are Air Asia's main strategies?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Air Asia?
• How does Air Asia compete with other airlines?

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