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SFS360 works alongside airline technology ecosystem Sabre, helping connect passenger and operational data with the disruption management process. Why does that matter? Because during IROPS, every extra manual step costs time. Teams shouldn’t have to move between systems, re-enter passenger information or piece together the situation before they can start helping people. The goal is much simpler: Passenger data → disruption identified → support delivered. Hotels, meals, transport and passenger care can then become part of a much more connected workflow. For airlines, that means less manual handling, more consistency across the network and better visibility into what happened during the disruption. #Sabre #IROPS #AirlineOperations #PassengerExperience

I spend a lot of time talking with airlines about passenger experience. But I’m also just a passenger myself. And one airline I personally enjoy flying with is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, always clear communication, a smooth digital experience and a good airline app with information on time. That consistency makes a difference. Because as passengers, we don’t really think about processes or touchpoints. We just remember how the journey made us feel. And that matters even more when something goes wrong, how you're treated when disruption happens. Which airline gets this right for you? #PassengerExperience #Aviation #IROPS

One thing passengers remember during disruption? How well they were kept informed. This review is a great example. The flight was cancelled. The passenger was rebooked. A hotel was arranged. But what really stands out is that they were never left wondering what was happening. Clear SMS and email updates meant they knew what to expect and what to do next. During disruption, uncertainty often creates as much frustration as the disruption itself. Timely communication won’t prevent a cancellation. But this can completely change how the passenger experiences it. And that can make the difference between a complaint and a 5-star review. #PassengerExperience #IROPS #AirlineOperations #Finnair

When airlines assess the cost of disruption, they often focus on compensation, hotels, and meal vouchers. In reality, those are just the visible costs. The hidden costs are often far greater: • Operational inefficiencies and manual recovery processes across multiple departments • Significant administrative effort to handle rebookings, claims, and passenger communications • Contact centre spikes and increased pressure on airport staff • Damage to passenger loyalty and future revenue And there's another cost that's often overlooked: brand reputation. Today, a poorly handled disruption can reach millions through social media within hours. Negative experiences don't just affect the passengers involved. They influence potential future customers who are deciding which airline to trust. That's why disruption management should not be viewed as an operational issue alone. It is a customer experience, brand, and revenue protection strategy. Interestingly, research around the Service Recovery Paradox suggests that passengers who experience a disruption that is handled exceptionally well can become more loyal than passengers who never experienced a disruption at all. We recently shared our thoughts on this topic here: https://lnkd.in/eg3_uzRv The challenge for airlines is no longer preventing every disruption. That is impossible. The challenge is how effectively and consistently they recover when disruption occurs. That's where the real competitive advantage lies. #Aviation #PassengerExperience #AirlineOperations

Passengers expect to be kept in the loop when there is a flight disruption. SFS was built to do exactly this 🤝

Most airlines manage a flight disruption and then move onto the next. SFS360 asks the passenger directly so you can turn feedback into actions ✈️