Lean Operating Systems

Lean Operating Systems Course Name Subject Professor Date Compare and contrast the lean service system found within Southwest Airlines to a full-service airline such as United Airlines, British Airways, and other large carriers. As a low-cost carrier (LCC), Southwest Airlines differs significantly from full-service airline (FSA) entities such as United Airlines in diverse ways. For instance, InterVISTAS (1) indicates that the cabin service for the former focuses on the fundamental aspects without unnecessary extras for the clients, unlike the FSAs, which integrate strategic choice services comprised of diverse value-added packages. However, Southwest has refined its services by adding complementary premium packages for its customers (Southwest, 2). Although both businesses adopt a similar cost-reducing approach in check-ins, the boarding process varies with Southwest, using grouping rather than the seat-assignment order method practiced by FSA to ensure customers have specific seats and cabin class numbers. Southwest (2) reveals the unique improvements in baggage handling that allow customers to enjoy digital tracking of their items throug...