Low-Cost Model
Ancillary Revenue
Point-to-Point vs. "Hub-and-Spoke" system
Operational Efficiency
Unit Cost (e.g. Cost per Available Seat Kilometer)
Unbundling
Contrarian Leadership
How might a company that is consistently ranked worst for customer service also be one of the most successful in its industry?
How could a company make more money by charging $10 for its product than a competitor who charges $200?
How might a CEO's reputation for being rude and combative actually be a powerful business strategy?
If a customer knows they will have a bad experience, why do they keep coming back? What does that say about what customers really value?
What other products or services could be "unbundled" (like a car, a concert, or even school) in the same way Ryanair "unbundled" a flight, for the benefit of its consumers?
Video: How Ryanair REALLY Makes Money by Wendover Productions
Video: Michael O'Leary: The Man Who Made Flying Affordable by Bloomberg
Video: Ryanair: Caught Napping (Dispatches) by Channel 4 Dispatches
Article: Ryanair SWOT analysis – Michael O'Leary's maniacal focus on being the lowest cost producer by CAPA - Centre for Aviation
Analysis Framework: Helmer's 7 Powers