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Airlines that attended Aviation Outlook 2009 include:
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 Mr Nico Bezuidenhout,
Chief Executive Officer Mango Airlines Nico Bezuidenhout has been at the helm of low cost airline Mango since its launch on 30 October 2006. Under Bezuidenhout’s leadership Mango has introduced a string of firsts in the South African aviation industry; including being the first airline to distribute tickets through general grocery retailers (600 Shoprite, Checkers and Checkers Hyper stores), acceptance of retail store credit as tender and developing business travel products within the low cost model. In its two years, Mango also received several awards, including Best African Low Cost Carrier at Dubai’s World Travel Awards in 2007, two successive PRISM Awards for its PR and communication and a Budgie Award for marketing excellence. The Airports Company of South Africa also awarded Mango three Feather Awards for excellence in aviation and service levels for the same period.
Prior to taking the reins at Mango, Bezuidenhout headed the team responsible for South African Airways’ foray into e-commerce. He was responsible for the carrier’s online strategy, delivering one of the flag carrier’s largest commercial successes in recent years.
Bezuidenhout started his career as Merchandising Director for Big Concerts, overseeing several international artists’ tours of South Africa including INXS, Michael Jackson and U2 among others. His stint in the live event arena led him into launching the first online ticketing agency in the country, Ticketweb, where he occupied the position of Chief Operating Officer.
Bezuidenhout studied Industrial Psychology and Transport Economics followed by an MBA.Appearing: Low Cost Airlines World MENA - Monday 12 April 2010 11.15am Keynote: Developing a profitable and competitive network
- Assessing the viability of new routes
- What should an LCC look for in an airport and a destination?
- Overcoming regulatory hurdles to develop a re profitable network
Mr Nico Bezuidenhout, Chief Executive Officer,
Mango Airlines 12.15pm Panel session: Airports and airlines working in synergy to
develop new routes and opportunities
- Will we see an increase in low cost terminals and secondary airports in the region
- Which airports currently most suitable for Low Cost Airlines
- Growth through secondary markets, thinking outside the box when identifying new route opportunities
- Do airports need to revise their business case, fee structure and incentives to airlines?
- Is airport development and investment in the region sufficient to support a growing market?
Managing Director,
Planely Spoken CEO,
Airport International Group Mr Nico Bezuidenhout, Chief Executive Officer,
Mango Airlines |
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