Koech Kipkorir, Alex and Njoya, Eric
ORCID: 0000-0002-1799-9469
(2025)
How Sociodemographic Attributes Influence
Air Travel Frequency and Frequent Flyer
Program Perceptions: Evidence from a
Cross-Sectional Study.
Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 17
.
ISSN 2175-9146
Abstract
In an increasingly competitive air transport market, understanding customer demographics is crucial for airlines to develop
targeted marketing strategies. This study investigates how sociodemographic factors influence the frequency of air travel and
Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) adoption. Data from 427 online surveys of travelers aged 18 and above revealed that gender
had no significant impact on either travel frequency or FFP adoption (p = 0.796). However, attributes such as age, marital
status, ethnic/racial origin, education, and income significantly influenced these behaviors. While education (p = 0.165) and
occupation (p = 0.061) showed no direct impact on FFP adoption, they were significant for travel frequency. Interestingly,
lower-income groups exhibited a strong inclination toward FFP enrollment despite their lower flying frequency, indicating
a tendency for segments with fewer benefits from FFPs to adopt them more readily. These findings suggest that airlines can
enhance loyalty and market penetration by tailoring strategies to specific demographic segments, optimizing offerings for
diverse traveler needs. The study highlights opportunities for future research into customer behavior and its implications for
competitive advantage in the aviation industry
Metadata
| Item Type: | Article (Published) |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Air travel frequency; Frequent Flyer Programs; Customer relationship management; Sociodemographic attributes; Customer segmentation. |
| Subjects: | Business > Management Business > Innovation Business > Industries |
| DCU Faculties and Centres: | DCU Faculties and Schools > DCU Business School |
| Publisher: | Instituto de Aeronautica e Espaco (I A E) |
| Official URL: | https://www.scielo.br/j/jatm/a/9hhLKxmxSH3yYsMCctk... |
| Copyright Information: | Authors |
| ID Code: | 32591 |
| Deposited On: | 11 May 2026 10:07 by Eric Njoya . Last Modified 11 May 2026 10:07 |
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