Flybe SWOT Analysis, Competitors & USP

‘Flybe’

Parent Company

Rosedale (J.W.) Investments Limited

Category

Regional

Sector

Airlines

Tagline/ Slogan

Your local airline.

USP

Low-cost regional airline

Flybe STP

Segment

Customers looking for cheap fares

Target Group

Middle class/Low income groups

Positioning

Low-cost carrier

Flybe SWOT Analysis

Strengths

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

1. Cost advantage based out of UK

2. Extensive European network with highest customer base

3. Transparent pricing programs making loyal customers
4. Training academy for providing skilled workforce

5. It has over 180 routes and to over 65 European destinations

Weaknesses

Here are the weaknesses of Flybe :

1. Passenger Load factor low compared to other airlines
2. Smaller average flight length than competitors leads to loss of customers

Opportunities

Following are the Opportunities of Flybe :

1. Since it follows regional model, it can expand its base of operations to European areas without facing intense competition
2. Acquisition of BA Connect has led to significant increase in regional routes

3. Tieups and more loyalty programs can boost image

Threats

The threats of Flybe are as mentioned :

1. Faces competition from railways and roadways because of regional model
2. Rising fuel prices and labour costs

3. Unfavorable aviation industry and economic fluctuations

Flybe Competition

Competitors

Below are the 3 main Flybe competitors :

1. EasyJet
2. BA Cityflyer
3. Jet2