Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies aviation training course

Sharpen your management skills and apply newly acquired knowledge in a real market conditions-based simulation game vying for market share and profitability against fellow professionals from the industry! This 5-day course will help you upgrade your management skills and strategic thinking. You will be able to run your own airline and decide on fleet, network, schedule, pricing and product marketing. IATA’s pioneering simulation program can be adapted to various market scenarios and gives you the opportunity to test your strategic ideas in a risk-free test environment with several sessions where strategy adjustments can be made. Performance reports to show the impact of your strategic business choices and provide input for your next strategic decisions in the game, and potentially real life! The course provides short lectures with more time spent on devising and testing business strategies. Using customized case studies and exercises, you will create scenarios such as airline start-ups, growth, consolidation and mergers. Your objective is simple, be the most profitable airline!

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Course Code: ALS001VEEN02

If you are interested in this course, you can also take it as part of the IATA & University of St Gallen Diploma of Advanced Studies in Global Air Transport Management. This program consists of 12 executive classes totaling 36 ECTS.

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Course format

Prerequisites

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

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Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
3 - 7 November, 2025
Register before Oct 13, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 13 Oct to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 995931
English
USD 2,623
USD 3,401
Regular*
USD 3,790

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
8 - 12 December, 2025
Register before Nov 17, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 17 Nov to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 1751886
English
USD 2,623
USD 3,401
Regular*
USD 3,790
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Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi (IATA)
26 - 30 January, 2026
Register before Oct 26, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 05 Jan to secure your place.
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Class no: 2999388
English
USD 2,178
USD 2,801
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USD 3,112

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Mexico, Mexico City (IATA)
9 - 13 February, 2026
Register before Nov 09, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 19 Jan to secure your place.
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Class no: 2999439
English
USD 2,178
USD 2,801
Regular*
USD 3,112

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
11 - 15 May, 2026
Register before Nov 11, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 20 Apr to secure your place.
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Class no: 2999541
English
USD 2,042
USD 2,626
Regular*
USD 2,918

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
24 - 28 August, 2026
Register before Feb 24, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 03 Aug to secure your place.
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Class no: 2975762
English
USD 2,042
USD 2,626
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USD 2,918

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

United Kingdom, London (IATA)
12 - 16 October, 2026
Register before Apr 12, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 20 Sep to secure your place.
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Class no: 2999676
English
USD 2,042
USD 2,626
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USD 2,918

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi (IATA)
2 - 6 November, 2026
Register before May 02, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 12 Oct to secure your place.
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Class no: 2999778
English
USD 2,042
USD 2,626
Regular*
USD 2,918

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
7 - 11 December, 2026
Register before Jun 07, 2026 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). *Terms apply
We recommend registering by 16 Nov to secure your place.
All prices displayed below are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 2999829
English
USD 2,042
USD 2,626
Regular*
USD 2,918

What you will learn

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Differentiate airline business models and features (pros/cons, fleet composition, cost, load factor, yield)
  • Translate historical demand into an airline business type with unique network design and product offer
  • Recognize what drives airline cost and revenue and adjust your price settings to maximize profitability
  • Use operational/commercial inputs to design network strategy and convert strategy to tactics
  • Improve problem-solving and critical thinking by identifying and capturing market opportunities
  • Select aircraft type and financing methods that best fit your network strategy and market environment
  • Assess the impact of your strategic decisions and fine-tune your strategy and tactics continuously

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Business models
  • Product development
  • Network analysis and planning
  • Pricing and revenue management
  • Aircraft evaluation financing and acquisition
  • Aircraft scheduling

Activities

  • Access to IATA’s Air Mercury simulator
  • Self-study materials
  • Business cases
  • Assessment

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Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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