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All Airlines are the Same, Except for Their People
Jeffrey Gitomer
OCTOBER 17, 2013
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Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Yesterday, I was returning from New Orleans on an airline I had previously decided never to use again. When I arrived at the airport, the monitors showed that my flight, scheduled to depart at 5:18 PM, was delayed. I entered a very short queue to speak with a gate agent to learn just how long the flight would be delayed. There was one person ahead of me and one person at the counter. There were two gate agents.
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NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Do the airlines and the FAA seriously expect us to believe that when there is no WiFi on the plane our devices will interfere with navigation but when there is WiFi on the plane the devices won't interfere? After all, these lies continues to work for them, much as the lies the airlines use continue to get us to power down our devices.
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Every business speaker, blogger, podcaster, columnist, and comedian owes a huge debt of gratitude to United Airlines. Sales Airlines business communication crisis customer negotiating perception policies service social media speaker training United videoIn forcibly dragging a paying customer off an overbooked plane at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, United has given us all great content to use on stage, in print, and online. And they’ve given us an incredible amount of content [.].
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While I am not a billion mile flyer, I do travel more than the average person, and over the years, I’ve accumulated a few basic rules of common sense and basic courtesy that all should follow. Frankly, I shake my head at what some people do on airplanes. And don’t excuse it because they do […]. Selling
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Dave Kurlan customer service Apple Dell Verizon profesional speaking lufthansa united airlinesLast week, during my travels to Poland and back, I experienced how companies are using customer service as sales tools. In most cases, customer service tends to be vanilla, bland, and although professional in its approach, it is typically highly unspectacular. However, sometimes, customer service is so good, or so bad, that their brand statements go beyond what marketing or sales could ever do.
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Forgive my cynicism, but how long have the airlines known about that? Both AT&T and Verizon have delayed activating their 5G networks near airports because it might cause interference with airplane guidance systems on certain planes, like Boeing 777s.
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Airline loyalty programs are being forced to evolve to meet today’s turbulent business environment. Fortunately for BIGLIFE, the platform that runs BIG Loyalty (which started out as AirAsia’s frequent flyer program), that evolution started long before COVID-19.
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APRIL 21, 2017
It seems everyone is talking about the unfortunate situation United Airlines had recently. I’m tired of hearing about it and I’m more tired of hearing how people are bashing every United employee they can find. I spend a lot of time in airports and here’s what I see: Thousands of United employees going to work […]. Blog leadership Professional Selling Skills executive sales leader briefing leader sales leader sales leadership
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APRIL 11, 2017
By now many in the US and all over the world have heard about or viewed the video of the United Airlines passenger being forcibly taken off from the airplane. As someone who avoids airline travel like the plague because of the hassle, it has been a long time since I actually read the policies stated when purchasing an airline ticket. Airlines reserve the right to remove passengers if for example the airplane is overbooked.
Captain Denny Flanagan And His Birthday Wish
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When United Airlines pilot Captain Denny Flanagan, the subject of my Wow Factor Sends Customer Satisfaction Sky High post, read it and responded, he also revealed that it was his birthday, and that he had the following wish to share with all of our readers. United Airlines. More Free Stuff | Email Us | Get Started Now! Sales Training & Management Workshops | 302-478-4443. About Us. The Company. Our Training Approach. Paul Cherry. Patrick Connor News & Events.
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Navigating Complexity with Brandon Williams
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Contact Should Mean Contact
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JUNE 30, 2017
I got a phone call this morning from one of our oldest customers,” says the executive in a 2010 commercial for an airline. “He The executive proceeds to hand out airline tickets to his entire team and says, “We’re going to set out for a little face-to-face chat with every customer we have.”. Author: Paul Nolan “Game changer” is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
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Where United and Others Can’t See the Forest for the Trees – by Leanne Hoagland Smith
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In spite of the various articles, interviews and commentaries regarding the United Airlines (UAL) video and consequently PR nightmare, the old adage of “one can’t see the forest for the trees” is very much present. The trees in UAL’s issue are the rules and compliances found within each ticket purchased. These statements clearly reveal that […]. Selling
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A survey from Clutch (a B2B research company) targeted 1,000 US consumers and asked them to respond to one of these three questions regarding United Airlines recent negative PR incident: More likely to purchase a United Airlines ticket. Less likely to purchase a United Airlines ticket. The result was 53% of the respondents will not buy from United Airlines. So much emphasis is placed on the goal to increase sales.
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No More Cold Calling
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Usually, major airlines treat you like a number—unless you’ve flown zillions of miles with them—but this time, they made me feel like a real person. Most major airlines and other consumer businesses don’t recognize the power of a smile and a welcome. Are you creating an experience that drives revenue and referrals? How much did you say that cost?” I asked the barista. I knew I heard him correctly, but I still couldn’t believe it was $5.50
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Example: When you think of crisis management, one industry jumps out in particular and that’s airlines. From lost baggage to delayed flights, airline customers are quick to voice complaints online. Some airlines respond immediately and offer real assistance to the disgruntled customer. After this negative experience, the airline loses this particular customer to a competitor that has a more positive reputation. How do people feel about your company?
Dumbness isn’t a destiny
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14 Quick Tips On Becoming A More Assertive Salesperson
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JANUARY 27, 2017
If the airline counter agent tells you that you must pay extra for your heavy bag, don’t get angry at the agent! Your beef is with the airline’s policy (and possibly your failure to read the fine print). So treat her well and negotiate respectfully…then take the matter up with the airline’s customer service agents. One definition of assertiveness is being confident and direct in dealing with others.
The Beginner's Guide to Competitive Benchmarking
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United Airlines. United Airlines sought to revamp and elevate its website's user experience, making it easier for customers to research and book flights online. Have you ever played a game of Monopoly and kept tabs on the other players?
Do You Suffer From “Nomophobia”?
No More Cold Calling
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
I’m quoting from Spirit, the magazine of my favorite airline, Southwest. Being without your treasured workhorse device can leave superconnected sales pros feeling lost, anxious, and debilitated. There’s a term for that. Nomophobia”. Here’s the definition from Spririt Lexicon, Entry No 435: Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk. We’re all on the move, but on-the-go multitasking can be dangerous! Read, “ Texting While Walking…The Rules.” And stay safe out there.
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