There are several weaknesses in mobile marketing applications. First, all applications are only compatible for smart phone models with full internet connection functions only and smart phone users cannot use the application if the connection fails. In addition, Apps only provide general information and data which the owner of the application would prefer to promote and presents to users. In other words, customers can only get information from what the apps provide, while they will need to ask directly with CX on special inquires such as meal manuals or entertainment services. Therefore, no direct customer services in CX Mobile. As the result, CX should add “Customer Inquires” feature in CX Mobile and put more manpower to monitor inquires, update information constantly and double check the information before input the data to application in order to avoid human errors.
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CX Mobile could help shortening the check-in process, whereas passengers could check-in and select the seat via smart phone and issue the boarding pass at the airport by Self Check-in Kiosk themselves. All the transaction data can be saved at both customers’ smart phone and CX’s data base automatically. It provides access to significant cost saving as less manpower is involved by comparing to traditional check-in process. CX would adjust the team or internal transfer the manpower from check-in counter to other departments. Since the application is more convenient to frequent business travelers, it helps to acquire the new frequent business customers from the competitors. Moreover, passengers could check the real time flight details and schedule via mobile devices and they can book the flight immediately for the emergency travel. All these could help CX to gain more profit in this competitive market by offering the value added services.
