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Since deregulation in 1978, the airline industry has been one of the most volatile in the American economy. As an industry, profits were $2.4 million in 2000 and dropped to $-8.2 million the following year. This market volatility has caused countless airlines to file bankruptcy over the years, while providing other companies the opportunity to enter the market. In this paper, I will analyze Porter's Five Forces on the airline industry. This includes identifying external powers and threats surrounding the airline companies. This also includes mapping the airlines into strategic groups and identifying key factors contributing to their success. Additionally, my analysis and strategic recommendation explain how market consolidation, the identification of market niches, and differentiation within those niches can alter Porter's Five Forces within the airline industry to favor the airline companies.

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