Is the Airline Pricing Model Really Broken?

Jim Compton, Senior Vice President of Continental Airlines will start the day by providing a perspective on the complex calculation that determines airline pricing. Gain an understanding of how factors such as jet fuel prices, risk, historical demand and future demand--the most unstable and unpredictable element in the formula-- are synthesized to produce airline pricing. Learn what role pricing will play in the airline industry's strategy for survival.

Then EJ Hewitt, Global Supply Manager - Business Travel, Pilkington, plc will lead an in-depth training workshop focusing on communication skills, one of the five critical management skills of strategic travel management professionals.

Finally, as a new addition to the program, Mark Hall from Air Security International will discuss the LOOMING WAR'S AFFECT ON YOUR CORPORATION! Mark is an expert in the field of intelligence and security solutions. He will share his seasoned experience in threat assessment, risk deterrence and incident response with forum attendees!