A Report On The Airline Industry - 1218 Words

Introduction The first scheduled commercial airline flight lasted only 23 minutes and had one passenger who paid $400 on January 1, 1914 according to www.ibtimes.com. The webpage goes on to say that on January 1, 2014, an estimated 8 million people flew on nearly 10,000 flights. This illustrates how far along the airline industry has come. We also now fly cargo by itself further proving how far the airline industry has come. The airline industry operates in various countries all over the world, and is in part responsible for the formation of an international economy. The airline industry alone is considered to be a key economic force in the world; in regards to the industry itself as well as the impact it has on other industries such as†¦show more content†¦The operations department makes sure to maintain aircraft safety as efficiently as possible. Operations department, also include the dispatchers who release flights after making sure it is safe to fly. According to AVjobs, â€Å"Maintenance accounts for approximately 11 percent of an airline’s employees and 10-15 percent of its operating expenses.† Maintenance department is responsible for maintaining the planes in proper working condition. Sales and marketing, according to AVjobs, â€Å"encompasses such activities as pricing, scheduling, advertising, ticket and cargo sales, reservations and customer service, including food ser vices.† What’s included in the reservation and ticketing department is pretty straightforward as it’s the tickets whether printed or electronic. Staff personnel include, â€Å"specialists in such fields as law, accounting, finance, employee relations and public relations. Their function is to support the work of the line personnel, so that the airline runs efficiently and earns a profit.† Avjobs says this about subcontractors, â€Å"While major airlines typically