Caribbean Sun Airlines & Caribbean Star Airlines Chart Strategic Growth & Development; Decision Strategies, Inc. Tapped to Assist in Building Long-Term Plan for Excellence in Regional Air Transportation.ST. JOHN'S, Antigua -- Caribbean Sun Caribbean Sun Airlines, known for short as Caribbean Sun, was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA and operated regional services in the Caribbean. Its main base was Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Airlines, Inc., and Caribbean Star Airlines Caribbean Star Airlines is an airline based in Antigua and Barbuda. It operates scheduled passenger services in conjunction with Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) to destinations in the eastern Caribbean. Its main base is VC Bird International Airport, St John's[1]. , Ltd., announced today that they have initiated a comprehensive review of their shared strategic business plan in an effort to fast-track long-term growth and development. As part of the review, the regional carriers have retained the services of Decision Strategies, Inc., a North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a widely regarded as one of the world's foremost providers of strategic decision and portfolio management services. "For Caribbean Sun and Caribbean Star, these are exciting times," said William E. "Skip" Barnette, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the two regional carriers. "Our strengths and competitive advantages have helped us grow rapidly into the most trusted and reliable names in Caribbean air transportation. Now, we're studying whether the time might be right to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. our success by taking our world class service to other areas of the region and beyond." Barnette explained that Caribbean Sun and Caribbean Star executives began working with Decision Strategies in December 2005 to develop several different strategic plans. Each plan studies multiple route and corporate structures, aircraft deployment, technology platforms, service attributes, sales, marketing, distribution and other factors. One plan will be selected from these multiple options to serve as a blueprint for future growth. Decision Strategies employs an innovative and proprietary Integrated Decision Management(TM) (IDM (1) See identity management. (2) (Integrated Device Manufacturer) A company that performs every step of the chip-making process, including design, manufacture, test and packaging. Examples of IDMs are Intel, AMD, Motorola, IBM, TI and Lucent. ) approach to help clients consistently make high quality decisions when faced with today's complex business issues. IDM(TM) is a unique blend of facilitative techniques and decision analysis methodologies developed over two decades of industry experience. The combination of rigorous analytical techniques and powerful behavioral methodologies enable clients to avoid missing significant risks while achieving truly constructive outcomes. "We're very pleased to be working with the pros at Decision Strategies," said Barnette. "Their sound insight, analysis and consulting methodology will be of great benefit to us as we seek new ways to continue providing the best air travel service to the Caribbean people." Though Caribbean Sun and Caribbean Star will likely undergo some changes as a result of the new strategic development plan, one thing that will remain the same is the commitment both companies have shown to providing exceptional intra-regional air service. "In every way, the changes we're considering will work to better help us achieve our original mission to meet the region's need for modern and reliable air transportation," said Barnette. About Caribbean Star Airlines and Caribbean Sun Airlines Privately held Caribbean Star Airlines Limited was incorporated in Antigua in January 2000. Its sister airline Caribbean Sun Airlines Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , launched its maiden flight Noun 1. maiden flight - the first flight of its kind; "the Stealth bomber made its maiden flight in 1989" flying, flight - an instance of traveling by air; "flying was still an exciting adventure for him" in January 2003. Currently, together the airlines serve 18 Caribbean destinations and transport more than 80,000 passengers a month throughout the region. More information about Caribbean Sun Airlines and Caribbean Star Airlines is available at their respective websites, http://www.flycsa.com and http://www.flycaribbeanstar.com. Caribbean Star Airlines Limited and Caribbean Sun Airlines Inc. are affiliated but separate companies. The air service provided by each carrier is operated independently of the other, and the rules applicable to travel on each airline may be different. About Decision Strategies, Inc. Decision Strategies is an international strategy development and decision management consultancy specializing in the oil, gas, chemical, utility, transportation and life science industries. Decision Strategies works to understand the unique needs of each client to offer advice on strategic direction, major investments, competitive analysis, portfolio management, project development, and execution management. From its offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Houston and the San Francisco Bay area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay , Decision Strategies' global reach and innovative services have yielded success for clients based in North and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Australia, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Europe. For more information visit http://www.decisionstrategies.com. |
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