Further investigation of behavioural intention towards LCAs: multi-group analyses of air traveller behaviouristics
Issued Date
2022-02-21
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ISSN
15587894
eISSN
15592243
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85109043222
Journal Title
Journal of Asia Business Studies
Volume
16
Issue
1
Start Page
101
End Page
120
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Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Asia Business Studies Vol.16 No.1 (2022) , 101-120
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Wungrotjanarut C., Racela O.C. Further investigation of behavioural intention towards LCAs: multi-group analyses of air traveller behaviouristics. Journal of Asia Business Studies Vol.16 No.1 (2022) , 101-120. 120. doi:10.1108/JABS-10-2020-0394 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/83976
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Further investigation of behavioural intention towards LCAs: multi-group analyses of air traveller behaviouristics
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Abstract
Purpose: This study investigated an appended belief-attitude-intention (BAI) model, which included two antecedent beliefs of attitude and two marketing factors as additional determinants of air traveller behavioural intentions towards low-cost airlines (LCAs). The hypothesized relationships were compared across different behaviouristic groups based on flying frequency, travel purpose and travel party size. Design/methodology/approach: Survey data from 331 air travellers intercepted at a major international airport in Thailand were analysed using structural equation modelling and bootstrapping multiple-group comparisons to investigate the hypothesized mediation and moderation effects. Findings: Results indicate that behavioural intention towards LCAs is largely influenced by perceived price, followed by attitude towards LCAs and subjective norm and not determined by airport accessibility. Antecedent beliefs of perceived service quality and uncertainty avoidance influence behavioural intention, as mediated by attitude towards LCAs. The role of subjective norm varied among air traveller groups. Practical implications: Managers can manage price perceptions by focusing on LCA affordability and they should closely scrutinize these air traveller behaviouristic groups to identify opportunities to appeal to the distinctive cognitive responses of traveller segments. Originality/value: This study tested an appended BAI model across three different air traveller behavioural characteristics, a multi-group analytical approach that can reveal meaningful implications, yet has been underused in LCA research.