TRL3703
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 16 MAY 2025
, TRL3703 Assignment 3 – Semester 1, 2025
STUDENT PLAGIARISM DECLARATION
I declare hereby that this is my own work and not the work of anyone else. I understand
what plagiarism is and the rules of the University of South Africa regarding plagiarism. I
understand that I will receive a mark of 0% should I copy any section/part/sentence etc.
from any source be it books, internet, or any other relevant source.
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Question 1
1.1
Increased labour productivity (3):
To maintain affordability, FlySafair and similar carriers must focus on enhancing staff
efficiency. For instance, they can cross-train employees to perform multiple roles (e.g.,
check-in and gate duties), reducing overhead costs. This is critical considering the
concern over profit-driven practices raised in the case study. Higher productivity means
fewer staff are needed per passenger, helping keep operational costs—and thus ticket
prices—lower.
No frills (3):
As discussed in the case, budget carriers should adhere strictly to the low-cost model.
This includes removing additional luxuries like free meals or in-flight entertainment. By
offering basic services only, airlines such as FlySafair can reduce onboard costs,
ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 16 MAY 2025
, TRL3703 Assignment 3 – Semester 1, 2025
STUDENT PLAGIARISM DECLARATION
I declare hereby that this is my own work and not the work of anyone else. I understand
what plagiarism is and the rules of the University of South Africa regarding plagiarism. I
understand that I will receive a mark of 0% should I copy any section/part/sentence etc.
from any source be it books, internet, or any other relevant source.
Your Name & Surname
Your Signature
Date
Question 1
1.1
Increased labour productivity (3):
To maintain affordability, FlySafair and similar carriers must focus on enhancing staff
efficiency. For instance, they can cross-train employees to perform multiple roles (e.g.,
check-in and gate duties), reducing overhead costs. This is critical considering the
concern over profit-driven practices raised in the case study. Higher productivity means
fewer staff are needed per passenger, helping keep operational costs—and thus ticket
prices—lower.
No frills (3):
As discussed in the case, budget carriers should adhere strictly to the low-cost model.
This includes removing additional luxuries like free meals or in-flight entertainment. By
offering basic services only, airlines such as FlySafair can reduce onboard costs,
