TRL3703
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number: 226395
Due date: 16 May 2025
QUESTION 1
Increased labour productivity
FlySafair and other low-cost carriers can keep flight prices affordable by making sure
their staff work efficiently. Instead of hiring more workers or cutting their pay, they can
make the best use of the crew they already have. For example, as mentioned in
Learning Unit 2, Southwest Airlines pays its pilots well but also expects them to help with
tasks like cleaning the plane. If FlySafair encourages staff to take on extra duties like
this, it can save money without cutting quality. This makes sure more work gets done
without needing more workers, which keeps labour costs low and helps maintain
affordable ticket prices – something the case study suggests is under threat.
No frills
FlySafair and similar airlines can also continue offering low prices by not including extra
services in the basic ticket price. Learning Unit 2 explains this well – instead of giving
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free food, drinks, or lounge access, passengers can choose to pay for what they want.
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implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
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Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number: 226395
Due date: 16 May 2025
QUESTION 1
Increased labour productivity
FlySafair and other low-cost carriers can keep flight prices affordable by making sure
their staff work efficiently. Instead of hiring more workers or cutting their pay, they can
make the best use of the crew they already have. For example, as mentioned in
Learning Unit 2, Southwest Airlines pays its pilots well but also expects them to help with
tasks like cleaning the plane. If FlySafair encourages staff to take on extra duties like
this, it can save money without cutting quality. This makes sure more work gets done
without needing more workers, which keeps labour costs low and helps maintain
affordable ticket prices – something the case study suggests is under threat.
No frills
FlySafair and similar airlines can also continue offering low prices by not including extra
services in the basic ticket price. Learning Unit 2 explains this well – instead of giving
Terms of use
free food, drinks, or lounge access, passengers can choose to pay for what they want.
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
