1) In what ways were the A320 and E190 similar/different? (select all that apply
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1) In what ways were the A320 and E190 similar/different? (select all that apply) A) The A320 had more seats and had greater flying range B) If a pilot was certified to fly one of these planes, they were automatically certified to fly the other type C) The A320 cost $50-60M and the E190 cost $30-40M D) Both planes used identical parts and servicing procedures2) According to the case, in what ways were the strategies of JetBlue (their original strategy) and Southwest similar/different? (select all that apply) A) JetBlue offered more amenities than Southwest B) Both airlines focused on having many types of planes C) Both airlines focused on low fares and did not utilize the hub-and-spoke model of the legacy airlines D) At the time of the case, JetBlue flew much fewer long-haul flights (i.e. flights 500+ miles) than Southwest
3) JetBlue selected the E190 as part of its strategy to connect large cities they already served with medium-sized cities served by regional airlines affiliated with legacy carriers. A) True B) False
4) At the time of the case, fuel prices were falling rapidly. A) True B) False
Explanation / Answer
1) ANS: Both A and C:
From the exhibit, it can be stated that A320 and E190 were different in size in which A320 was larger than E190. Also, A320 cost more than E190.
2)ANS: Both A,C and D:
From the paragraphs of Airline Industry ad LOC, we can differentiate the difference between the business models of A20 and E190s.
3)ANS: True
4) ANS: False
At the time of the case fuel prices were rising rapidly, Friom exhibit 1
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