... the rules and regulations increase dramatically. Not only is the company regulated by domestic laws it must comply with trading regulations within the countries which it operates (Capon, 2000). Since September 11th, the aviation industry has seen a huge blow to their profits and credibility. The global repercussion from the terrorist attack and the ongoing fear and unpredictability of further violence has been phenomenal. Understandably, the fear of crowded airports with inadequate security measures and aeroplanes with little or no means of dealing with difficult or violent passengers has increased dramatically, but this is not the only reason why the industry is facing such huge problems. Political Influences The most obvious factor to affect the airline industry, locally nationally and globally is the current conflict underway in Iraq. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) all parties involved in air transport have now put into place contingency plans to make ...

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