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Everything you've ever wanted to know about airline operations KPIs www.id1.de

Benjamin Walther


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    Episode 254: Germany, Spain, or the entire EU? Who’s next to ban short-haul flights after France?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 17:33


    With the recovery of the aviation industry, the discussion about short-haul flight bans in European countries heats up again. We check which countries are likely to follow the French way. Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog

    Episode 253: Europe’s Halving: How Corona Changed Global Airline Traffic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 13:34


    In the first three months of 2021, Europe’s share of the world’s airline traffic halved. At the same time, Asia’s traffic has grown to almost 50% of the global traffic. Here's our extensive analysis!

    Episode 252: Why Emirates Isn’t Middle East’s Biggest Airline Anymore (and who’s now!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 15:33


    For many years, Emirates has been proud to call itself the biggest airline in the Middle East. Moreover, the airline achieved top results in terms of global size rankings. However, Corona seems to changes everything — at least temporarily. Here’s why and which airline stole the prestigious award of being Middle East’s biggest airline. Enjoy!

    Episode 251: 5 Reasons Why JetBlue’s New York – London Route Will Be Successful!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 18:26


    JetBlue announced the start date for its long-anticipated transatlantic flight from New York to London Heathrow. The first flight will take off on August 11. And we already the skeptic voices telling the JetBlue’s transatlantic plans will fail — as other airlines did before. We don’t think so! Here are five reasons why we believe that JetBlue’s strategy is going to be successful. Enjoy!

    Episode 250: Safety is First! Here are the World top 15 Safest Airlines in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 24:33


    When traveling by plane, there’s nothing more essential than airline safety. We wanted to know the details. That’s why we gathered data, analyzed, and prepared the top 15 of the world’s safest airlines. Enjoy!

    Episode 249: Refuel #9 — Recapping the biggest fuel event!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 26:21


    In this episode, we are doing a little recap of what happened during the second Future Fuel Lab webinar. With the joint digital fueling project of Cathay Pacific and Shell as a centerpiece, the event gave a great insight into what it really means to revolutionize your fueling process. Go check it out now! Or go to https://afuel.id1.de/future-fuel-lab/ and check out the complete event!

    Episode 248: Getting Crazy For The Weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 11:30


    Today's episode brings you another 3 episodes of the Craziest Aviation Facts You Didn't Know But Can't Live Without! Enjoy the craziness and have an amazing weekend! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 247: World's Best Airports — The Ultimate Top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 19:41


    Today's episode is again for the list lovers! We gathered data, crunched, and analyzed it. And here's the result: The world's best airports. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 246: World’s Best Airlines — The Ultimate Top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 23:24


    Today's episode is for the list lovers! We gathered data, crunched, and analyzed it. And here's the result: The world's best airlines. Enjoy!

    Episode 245: COVID Throwback — 2020's Airline Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 18:06


    Today's episode is a throwback to my 2020's thoughts about COVID-19 and its impact on the airline industry. Think most of it hasn't lost any relevance! Enjoy!

    Episode 244: Tech Talk: Voice Assistants and Airline KPIs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 14:26


    Today's episode is from a tech talk I did early last 2020. However, the topic is more relevant than ever: How can airlines use voice assistants in the context of key performance indicators? Enjoy Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 243: Attention Airlines: Here’s an upcoming standard you should evaluate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 18:02


    The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of airlines around the globe. Due to the industry’s interconnected processes and various stakeholders, the transformation drives new standards. Here’s one of the standards airlines should evaluate! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 242: How Corona (temporarily) turned the aviation industry upside down!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 17:02


    It's fact and figures time! The Corona pandemic hit the aviation industry with a mighty clash and reshuffled it completely — at least temporarily. With this episode, we take a closer look at airline and airport rankings and how traffic has changed.

    Episode 241: How the airline industry can save $100,000,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 19:18


    Today's episode is super-special! Tune in to find out everything about a measure that can reduce the airline industry’s operating costs by more than $100 mil. Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 240: Cutting Costs: Why airlines overpay fuel bills and how to prevent it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 19:28


    Most airlines constantly overpay fuel bills. Not because they want to, but they lack alternatives. I genuinely believe that a digital fueling infrastructure makes fuel bill overpayment unnecessary and obsolete. Here's how that works and how it helps airlines. Find out more on our blog: https://afuel.id1.de Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 239: That one little thing that saves an airline $1 mil. every year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 13:11


    Today's podcast is again about airline cost savings. We believe that this is something most of you are challenged with at the moment. That's why we try to provide as much value as possible. Enjoy!

    Episode 238: Weekend Listen: Future Fuel Lab — Session #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 125:30


    Today's episode is a special one! Enjoy more than 2 hours about the future of airline fuel management. We bring together experts from Cathay Pacific and Shell Aviation to discuss the latest fuel developments. Enjoy the entire Future Fuel Lab in one episode! Find out more on our blog: https://afuel.id1.de Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 237: Reducing Turnaround Time — Rapid-Fire Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 20:32


    Since we've received so much feedback on yesterday's podcast about reducing airlines' turnaround time we decided to do a rapid-fire Q&A session that answers many of your questions. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 236: The unknown approach to reducing airline turnaround times!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 23:57


    Today's episode brings you hardcore airline operations. We talk about a —mostly— unknown approach that helps airlines to reduced turnaround times. Hope it provides value — especially in those testing times! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 235: Sustainability Counts — Here's what airlines need to know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 18:51


    Today's episode is a keynote I gave at an aviation fuel event back in 2020. I talk about why sustainability is so important for airlines and how fuel measures can contribute to becoming more sustainable. Enjoy Find out more on our blog: https://afuel.id1.de Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 234: The most essential instrument airlines need to reduce costs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 24:32


    Today's episode introduces six reasons why KPIs are the single most important instrument airlines need to reduce costs — especially in times of COVID-19. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 233: Some Weekend Craziness — Here are fresh aviation facts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 12:05


    It's Friday — time for some fun! Today's episode brings you eight entirely new, fresh, and crazy aviation facts. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 232: Future Fuel Lab — A Fuel Provider's View On Digital Fuel Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 14:15


    Today's episode brings you a remarkable presentation of Johnson Ng from Shell Aviation — providing his thoughts on digital fuel management. Enjoy!

    Episode 231: How to implement digital fueling — here's Cathay's and Shell's view!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 81:21


    Today's episode brings you a roundtable discussion from the latest Future Fuel Lab and marks another highlight of our podcast. Tune in to a super-practical and detailed discussion about digital fueling with experts from Cathay Pacific and Shell Aviation. Find out everything about their approach and achieved benefits. Enjoy Find out more on our blog: https://afuel.id1.de Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 230: 2021's Most Important Episode: How To Safe Costs As An Airline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 19:50


    Today's episode is so extremely important! We discuss a possibility for airlines to save costs: Fast, tremendous, and sustainable! Plus, we provide details about cost savings from other airlines and a tangible amount! Probably the most important 20 minutes you should invest when working for an airline!! Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 229: The 6 Most Important Airport Operations KPIs — You Have To Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 20:24


    Airport operations management is an ultra-complex task, especially in large hubs with thousands of daily flights and challenging passenger connections. Therefore, monitoring the right set of KPIs is essential for high-quality airport operations. With this episode, we introduce six of the most important airport operations KPIs every airport should track. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 228: The most essential airline KPIs — a post-pandemic assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 16:56


    With one of my first-ever blog posts, I’ve introduced and discussed the most essential airline operations KPIs. Almost three years later, the world has turned upside down. A pandemic hit airlines with a mighty clash and disrupts the entire industry. Therefore, it is time to reassess and check whether the (former) most essential KPIs are still relevant. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 227: Comparing Private Jet Operators and Commercial Airlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 24:46


    For today's podcast episode, I'm super happy to welcome Camila again. Tune in when we discuss the differences and similarities between private jet operators and commercial airlines — particularly in the field of KPIs. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 226: From e-Ticket to e-Fueling: The rise of a new airline standard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 16:06


    Electronic Tickets (e-Ticket) once revolutionized and disrupted the entire aviation and airline industry. With Corona, the urge to become digital and more efficient, airlines are currently undergoing similar developments in other areas. Electronic Fueling (e-Fueling) is one of them. Enjoy Find out more on our blog: https://afuel.id1.de Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    The Biggest Fuel Podcast EVER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 79:32


    Today's episode brings you all Refuel-Episodes of 2020. Enjoy five amazing and valuable discussions about the future of airline fuel management.

    20 Minute Crash Course On Airline KPI Dashboards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 18:46


    Today's podcast is about a conviction I hear quite regularly: Setting up real-time KPIs takes months and years. That's why I thought it's time to shed some light on this topic and explain why it only takes a few hours to have a KPI solution up-and-running.

    10 Tips Airline Need To Focus On Right Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 25:16


    This podcast is already from April 2020 — however, it hasn't lost any relevance. During the episode we present 10 technology tips your airline should focus on right now — in order to gain benefits once the lockdown is over!

    The Future Of Airline KPIs — Here's What I Think!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 14:43


    Loved to do that podcast today and talk about the way airline operations KPIs are going to change in the future. Tune in to this episode of the ID1 Audio Experience — ranked as one of the Top 20 Aviation Podcasts on the web by Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/aviation_podcasts/

    Episode 221: Throwback Tuesday — Is McKinsey's 3 Bucket Method Still Valid?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 21:24


    Today's episode takes you back to the beginning of the pandemic. However, from my POV, the thoughts about McKinsey's 3-Bucket-Method and their impact on airline KPIs are more relevant than ever. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 220: Weekend = Aviation Craziness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 24:29


    And here's to sweeten your weekend. Wit this podcast, we deliver six brand-new crazy aviation facts. Let us know how you liked them and enjoy your weekend! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 219: Refuel Ep. 8 — The Power Is In The Data!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 24:16


    Today's episode brings you the latest edition of Refuel. Tune in to an amazing session, when Robin and I talk about the power of data that is behind the digital fueling approach. Find out more on our blog: https://afuel.id1.de Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 218: Three ways into-plane agents can outpace their competition through digitalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 21:50


    Into-Plane Agents play a vital role in the airline fueling process. With today's podcast, we discuss approaches to how into-planer can outpace their competition. Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 217: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What it means for KPIs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 20:12


    For today's podcast, I've invited Camila to talk about her latest blog post. Tune in when we discuss essential KPIs for airlines, airports, and governments in the context of vaccination rollout. Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 216: Are the most important airline KPIs still relevant after 12 months of Corona?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 19:15


    Today's episode takes you back to the very first episode of the ID1 Audio Experience. In the first episode, we discussed the six most essential airline operations KPIs. Today, we analyze if those KPIs have the same relevance after 12 months of CORONA. Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 215: Blockchain & Airlines — Friday Fun Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 14:49


    Today's podcast is a new format we set up recently. Every Friday I will randomly choose a word you sent me on Twitter, try to bring that in context with aviation, and give you some valuable input. Today we start with: Blockchain! Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 214: Future Fuel Lab — Everything you have to know about the biggest airline fuel management event!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 22:38


    In today's podcast, I host an interview with Robin. As host of the Future Fuel Lab, he provides you with all you have to know about the upcoming 2nd edition of the Future Fuel Lab. Taking place 14th April 2021, the unique airline fuel management event comes with an amazing line-up. Speakers from Cathay Pacific & Shell Aviation. Plus, panel discussions and much more. Register here: https://app.livestorm.co/information-design-one-ag-1/future-fuel-lab-session-2?type=detailed More information: https://www.linkedin.com/events/6775699159933566976/

    Episode 213: Forget Punctuality — It's all about the passenger, stupid!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 18:53


    Today's podcast goes back to thoughts I've been providing for many months now. Genuinely convinced that airlines have to set up new KPIs, that truly reflect customer satisfaction. Enjoy, and let me know your thoughts. Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 212: What Plato tells you about airline data — Throwback Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 18:01


    Today's podcast is an older presentation I gave at the World Aviation Forum in London 2018. Tune in when I talk about data, information and knowledge — Plato and airlines. Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 211: New Week — New Crazy Aviation Facts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 26:49


    What's better than kickin' off the week with some crazy aviation facts? Actually....nothing! Today's episode brings you 10 (!!!) new and crazy aviation facts that let you smoothly slide into the new week! Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 210: Innovative Weekend Thoughts — A Mashup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 15:38


    Today's podcast brings you a mashup of thoughts I discussed during the last months and years. Hope it provides some inspiration! Enjoy your weekend! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 209: Paperless Aircraft Fueling —Here's everything you need to know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 20:02


    Today's episode brings you everything you need to know about paperless aircraft fueling. What is it about, what's IATA's role in it, and what are the related benefits? Enjoy! Find out more on our blog: https://afuel.id1.de Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 208: Airline Sustainability — Here's a low hanging fruit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 17:31


    Today's podcast is a presentation I hosted during December's Future Fuel Lab. Tune in to find out how airlines can become more sustainable — particularly in the field of fueling! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 207: The Power of the Network — 1st REFUEL episode 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 26:14


    Here's the first Refuel episode of 2021. The show that talks about nothing but digital fueling processes at airlines. Enjoy!

    Episode 206: Start Your Week With Crazy Aviation Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 23:55


    Today's episode once again brings you some crazy aviation facts — the perfect fundament to kick-off your week. Enjoy!

    Episode 205: Stop throwing money out of the window — how to prevent airlines from overpaying fuel bills!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 19:00


    I believe that a digital fueling infrastructure would make an overpayment of full bills unnecessary and obsolete. Moreover, I'm convinced that this measure is more than ever needed at airlines worldwide during these testing times. Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

    Episode 204: The Big Debate: Is airline punctuality still relevant?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 22:23


    Today's podcast is probably one of the most emotional I've ever done. I genuinely believe that airline punctuality should have no relevance anymore and that airlines need to incorporate modern concepts. Enjoy listening! Find out more on our blog: www.id1.de/blog Sign-up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/id1.de/id1weekly

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