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The high and lows of airline customer service

Helen Dewdney

It has been a hard couple of years for companies in the travel industry and also for their customers. Many airlines have not treated customers well, such as British Airways taking advantage of the law not being clear on refunds. 86% of respondents said that they would pay more for better service than Ryanair gives.

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Three Customer Service Lessons from a World Traveler?

ShepHyken

It would take two flights on two airlines to get to where I was going, so I expected two boarding passes. Because it’s a different airline, it takes an extra couple of steps, and she didn’t want to do it.” Yes, the second agent took great care of me. I booked an international trip for a speaking engagement. What was it?

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Understanding the “Why” Behind Your Net Promoter Score (NPS) with Jason Barro

ShepHyken

Having a great product is important, but it can be overshadowed and rejected if accompanied by poor customer service. Likewise, even the best service may only temporarily excite a customer if the product fails to meet their expectations.

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Transportation Security Administration criticized for poor customer service

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Is there something awry with TSA customer service when recognizable individuals such as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld or former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger are patted down at the entrance to airport security?

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Flying in the face of poor customer service

Helen Dewdney

As we enter the holiday season we know there will be the inevitable flight delays and fobbing off by airlines and tour operators. Remember the BA and Ryanair debacles last year and in the case of Ryanair quite a lot this year too!? Those events certainly kept me gainfully employed informing people of their rights!

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Top 10 Examples of Poor Customer Service

CSM Magazine

Think of other places you have spent your hard- earned paycheck: grocery store, bank, restaurant, a fast food chain, a department store, a gas station, a hotel, an airline, an online merchant and the list could go on. How many of these had poor to average service? How many really stood out and had outstanding service?

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Poor customer service results in long term brand damage

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While Australian customers ranked high as the most vocal when it comes to bad customer service, the results and feelings of consumers are still universal. Just think about the effects of poor customer service on our own shores and how easily bad news spreads so quickly. what’s the solution?