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For Airline Planners

Synchronized Workflow and Single Point of Reference

Zulu is for Airport Planners and Development Teams

Weekly Data and Schedules enable:

"ZULU bridges high level traffic projections into information that all our other departments can use"

AI/ML Next Gen Network Planning

New Route Identification and Forecasting for Growth
Opportunities – find market opportunities from airline and other data using machine learning (ML) categorization algorithms
Competition – use ML categorization to identify where competitors may be likely to add/remove frequencies or create new/cancel flights.
Capacity Gaps – identify routes that need more/less capacity
Network Revenue – estimate revenue compared to historical periods based on network and competition changes

Optimization – use FAM and rotation optimization to assist in finding the best solution while leaving the user in control of the process and outcome.

SCHEDULING AND SLOTS​

SCHEDULING

Zulu makes it fast and easy to quickly edit flights and slots in response to updated booking data or competitor actions, while assuring the schedule is fully feasible.​

SchedQA checks violations and provides an audit trail.​

  • Multiple schedule views
  • Easy scenario compare & merge
  • Quick reports on key metrics
  • Rules engine for constraints
  • Codeshare synchronization

SLOTS MANAGEMENT

Zulu has all the tools for each IATA function, including ad hoc changes, slot matching, coordinator communications and 80:20 monitoring.​

Slots is fully integrated with scheduling and analytics.​

  • Automated slot matching
  • IATA standard messaging
  • Monitoring 80:20 compliance
  • Synchronized with Schedule
  • Optimizers use Slots constraints

Codeshares

  • Codeshare partner’s performance and connectivity monitoring tool.
  • Zulu Codeshare enables the airline and partner schedules to be analysed, adjusted for DEI 10s and DEI 50s and then sent to other systems.
  • Zulu’s Codeshare module evaluates the partner schedules to assist the user in optimizing the best codeshares.
  • Passenger connectivity as well as blanket codeshares drive the codeshare process. The system combines both automation and user overrides.

Competitor Schedules and Data Analytics

GLOBAL SSIM

Zulu uses the Cirium global SSIM with sophisticated analytics for competitor insights.

Imagine having insights into every market and competitor schedule in your system to check as you make decisions.

Check heat maps for likely slots availability.

 

  • Visualize capacity trends by market
  • See operations or seats by time of day
  • Create a visual map of your network
  • Weekly updates maintained by Zulu

DATA ANALYTICS

Zulu uses a highly flexible Mongo database for all scheduling, slots and data from other systems.

A powerful BI engine from Knowi works directly on the Mongo database for fast report generation using all your data.

Stop exporting to Excel or Tableau to create reports!

  • Multiple standard reports
  • Handle multiple types of data securely
  • Keep management up to date
  • Communicate changes fast

PUBLICATIONS AND INTEGRATION

PUBLICATIONS

Zulu’s flexible export tools enable accurate publication data to down – line systems and other groups who need schedule updates and reports.

Customized templates enable quick, accurate updating. 

  • Export SSIM7, SSM4, ASM5
  • Filter data for specific use
  • Apply flexible rules as needed
  • All industry system compatible

INTEGRATION

With older technology, integration was a big challenge and took a lot of work and testing to get it to work. With Zulu, it can be set up and validated quickly.
  • APIs for automated data transfer
  • SFTP for system to system exchange
  • SITA messaging to other systems

Optimizer Engine and Zulu Support

GUROBI OPTIMIZER

The world – class Gurobi optimization engine uses the newest algorithms to create robust solutions quickly.

Zulu has multiple fast tools to solve problems as you create and compare scenarios.

  • Rotate for regular maintenance
  • Fix rotations if capacity changes
  • Assign fleet for highest profit
  • Work with gating constraints

GROOVE SUPPORT APP

Zulu’s 24×7 customer success team is one – click away using our Groove support button.

A knowledgebase provides searchable FAQs and user
guides for all Zulu functions in pop – up windows.

  • Support from experience users
  • Proactive customer success
  • Fast enhancement cycle
  • User guide within the system

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