Research Article

The impact of foreign employees in aviation on airline objectives and passenger segments

Volume: 24 Number: Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik March 28, 2025
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The impact of foreign employees in aviation on airline objectives and passenger segments

Abstract

In today’s competitive global landscape, industries leverage their unique advantages to adapt and thrive. The aviation sector exemplifies this transformation, evolving beyond basic transportation to create customer-centric brands that build loyalty based on values, preferences, and lifestyles. This study investigates how foreign employees adopt airline goals and their impact on diverse passenger segments with varying cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Using the PRISMA framework, 54 publications were reviewed, and 16 relevant studies were selected for detailed analysis. Findings reveal that foreign employees significantly contribute to innovation, enhanced customer service, and organizational adaptability. However, challenges such as language barriers and cultural misunderstandings persist. By integrating multilingualism, diverse cuisines, and cultural symbols into their services, airlines can improve passenger satisfaction and loyalty. This study uniquely integrates the strategic objectives of airlines with the broader impacts of foreign employees on both company dynamics and passenger experiences, providing a comprehensive perspective not addressed in prior research. It highlights the critical role of embracing workforce diversity to gain a competitive edge in the global market.

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Ethical Statement

Bu çalışma, literatür taramasına dayalı bir araştırmadır ve herhangi bir deneysel veri toplama, insan ya da hayvan denekler üzerinde çalışma içermemektedir. Bu nedenle, Etik Kurul izni gerekmemektedir.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Air Transportation and Freight Services

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 28, 2025

Submission Date

October 21, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 18, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 24 Number: Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik

APA
Faris, O., & Arslan, H. (2025). The impact of foreign employees in aviation on airline objectives and passenger segments. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 24(Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik), 268-288. https://doi.org/10.46928/iticusbe.1571314
AMA
1.Faris O, Arslan H. The impact of foreign employees in aviation on airline objectives and passenger segments. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025;24(Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik):268-288. doi:10.46928/iticusbe.1571314
Chicago
Faris, Owaim, and Hüseyin Arslan. 2025. “The Impact of Foreign Employees in Aviation on Airline Objectives and Passenger Segments”. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 24 (Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik): 268-88. https://doi.org/10.46928/iticusbe.1571314.
EndNote
Faris O, Arslan H (March 1, 2025) The impact of foreign employees in aviation on airline objectives and passenger segments. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 24 Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik 268–288.
IEEE
[1]O. Faris and H. Arslan, “The impact of foreign employees in aviation on airline objectives and passenger segments”, İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 24, no. Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik, pp. 268–288, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.46928/iticusbe.1571314.
ISNAD
Faris, Owaim - Arslan, Hüseyin. “The Impact of Foreign Employees in Aviation on Airline Objectives and Passenger Segments”. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 24/Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik (March 1, 2025): 268-288. https://doi.org/10.46928/iticusbe.1571314.
JAMA
1.Faris O, Arslan H. The impact of foreign employees in aviation on airline objectives and passenger segments. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025;24:268–288.
MLA
Faris, Owaim, and Hüseyin Arslan. “The Impact of Foreign Employees in Aviation on Airline Objectives and Passenger Segments”. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 24, no. Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik, Mar. 2025, pp. 268-8, doi:10.46928/iticusbe.1571314.
Vancouver
1.Owaim Faris, Hüseyin Arslan. The impact of foreign employees in aviation on airline objectives and passenger segments. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025 Mar. 1;24(Özel Sayı - İnovasyon ve Girişimcilik):268-8. doi:10.46928/iticusbe.1571314