Abstract
This study identifies the antecedents of airline user loyalty. A survey is administered to users of three airlines operating Barcelona-London flights. The results show that the principal antecedent of conative loyalty is affective loyalty. The main antecedents of affective loyalty are satisfaction and trust, the latter being revealed as a key variable for guaranteeing the success of relationships between the airline and its users, and also for understanding long term purchasing behavior.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 229-233 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Air Transport Management |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Airlines
- Loyalty
- Perceived value
- Satisfaction
- Trust