The intention of the book is grounded on the unbroken enthusiasm for airlines and the entire travel and transportation industry, as well as our interest in writing a compact handbook with basic knowledge about airlines (from the perspective of two consultants). Especially at the beginning of our career in the consulting industry, we realized that this basic knowledge about airlines is hidden in countless textbooks, websites and experiences of experts and that a compact handbook would certainly be beneficial.

From this thought the idea was born to provide graduates, people interested in airlines, airline newcomers and airline experts a book, which makes the entry into the airline industry more enjoyable and easier. 

We hope that our book will give you interesting insights into this exciting industry and that it will inspire and stimulate you, especially with the organizational and theoretical models (which undoubtedly originate from our core competence as consultants).

We hope you enjoy reading this book and wish you many valuable findings.

Your Robin Andrae and Arne Semken