Air New Zealand SWOT Analysis, Competitors & USP

Air New Zealand

Parent Company

New Zealand Government

Category

International

Sector

Airlines

Tagline/ Slogan

Amazing journeys. Every day

USP

It's the only airline to circumnavigate the world

Air New Zealand STP

Segment

Customers looking for comfort

Target Group

Middle class / Upper middle class

Positioning

Semi-premium

Air New Zealand SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Below is the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analysis of Air New Zealand. Strengths are:

1. Skytrax rated it as one of the top ten airlines and was awarded by air transport world as Airline of the year
2. Special routes have been designed to promote trade and marketing
3. It is currently the only airline to circumnavigate the world

4. Organizational structure is very well balanced and organized

Weaknesses

Here are the weaknesses in the Air New Zealand SWOT Analysis:

1. Brand awareness and number of destinations are lesser compared to global giant

2. Limited operations and market share due to heavy competition

Opportunities

Following are the Opportunities in Air New Zealand SWOT Analysis:

1. Strategic alliance with Qantans will help to strengthen its position in the industry
2. Leverage on the award Airline of the Year in 2010 and 2012 given by the Air Transport World Global Airline Awards to create a strong brand image

Threats

The threats in the SWOT Analysis of Air New Zealand are as mentioned:

1. Strong competition from foreign players and LCCs

2. Increasing Fuel cost
3. Increasing labor cost

Air New Zealand Competition

Competitors

Below are the top 3 Air New Zealand competitors:

1. Qantans
2. Pacific Blue
3. Jetstar Airways