FrugalDad.com's Why the Airlines are Bankrupt infographic is a review of the business of flying that aims to explore how such a large and necessary industry could be losing money. This graph tries to make sense of the 20 airlines that filed for Chapter 11 protection in the last decade.
In total, the airline business has lost $60 billion since its deregulation in 1978, and Pan-Am, an iconic airline that was the world's largest for 64 years, no longer exists. The railroad industry has a profit margin of 15.7%, 12 times more than the airline industry, which sits at 1.3%.
The Why the Airlines are Bankrupt infographic tries to explain the circumstances that lead to an essential industry flying so low to the ground.
Flying Bankruptcy Graphs
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Trend Themes
1. Airline Industry Bankruptcies - The high rate of airline industry bankruptcies presents an opportunity for new airlines and disruptive business models to enter the market.
2. Railroad Industry Dominance - The profitability of the railroad industry highlights the potential for innovation and improvement in the airline industry supply chain and pricing strategies.
3. Impact of Deregulation - The negative effects of airline deregulation provide an opportunity for disruptive innovation in regulation and industry restructuring.
Industry Implications
1. Airlines - The airline industry could benefit from disruptive innovation in business models, supply chain management, and pricing strategies.
2. Railroads - The profitability of the railroad industry presents opportunities for cross-industry collaboration and innovation in airline industry operations and infrastructure.
3. Transportation Regulation - The impact of deregulation on the airline industry suggests a need for disruptive innovation in transportation regulation and industry restructuring to improve industry profitability and sustainability.