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How to Handle Lost Luggage: A Lesson From the Airlines

ShepHyken

I’m not sure if there is a term for this phobia, but I have the fear of airlines losing my luggage. My memory of the few times my luggage was lost by the airlines includes waiting until I’m the last guy standing at the baggage carousel. Even the airline might not know where it is. None of us in that office are happy to be there.

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Unbelievable: Latest Airline Fiasco!

Beyond Philosophy

RyanAir, Europe’s largest airline, in my view are the epitome of a poor Customer Experience. Over the last few days, they have proven this yet again as the airline has begun cancelling hundreds of flights. However, over the past year or so, company CEO Michael O’Leary claims to have changed his customer-hating ways.

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Navigating Airlines Travel Experience with the Metaverse

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This week we feature an article by Prabhjinder Bedi, Chief Growth Officer at Tech Mahindra Business Process Services. He writes about the impact on the customer experience that metaverse will have on the travel industry and how customers and brands will navigate the new developments.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of September 16, 2024

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Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Beat Your Best Quality Scores – 15 Quick Wins by Megan Jones (Call Centre Helper) Improving quality scores in customer service is an ongoing process that requires dedication, effective communication, and continuous training.

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Cost-Cutting Airlines – Headed for Trouble!

Beyond Philosophy

I’ve been flying major airlines for a long time, and like everyone else, I’ve noticed the changes – and not in a good way. As the New York Times recently reported , “Rich bonus packages for top executives are now largely tied to short-term income targets and fatter profit margins instead of customer service.”

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United Airlines Computer Outage Is Customer Service Crisis Case Study

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Last week United Airlines had a computer outage that lasted two and a half hours and caused 200 flight delays and six cancellations. Keep in mind, this wasn’t a single unhappy customer complaining to a gate agent at the airport. And it may not be a computer glitch, but a weather problem that causes airline delays.

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Three Customer Service Lessons from a World Traveler?

ShepHyken

I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience. It would take two flights on two airlines to get to where I was going, so I expected two boarding passes. If the agent really was lazy, shame on her for taking a job where she supports customers.