#4: WestJet's EVP Charles Duncan, Former President of Swoop, On Pandemic Recovery In The Face Of Rising Fuel Prices
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❗This episode contains valuable content you don't want to miss if you're operating a low-cost carrier.
With soaring fuel prices, APU reduction is low-hanging fruit that airlines to save on fuel costs and improve profitability. Save more than $150/hr by helping your team become more aware of APU usage.
Welcome to this episode of the JumpSeat with our guest Charles Duncan, Executive VP of WestJet and former President of Swoop.
In this episode, Charles shares the continuous improvement initiative he was tasked pre-COVID at WestJet Encore and explains how undisciplined APU usage can quickly burn through airline profits. Making key decisions based on data that is 6-months old just doesn't work. A data dashboard with real-time data can greatly improve the effectiveness of fuel initiatives by leveraging technology and automation for decision making awareness.
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