ELECTRONIC WORD-OF-MOUTH BEHAVIOR OF PASSENGERS IN THE AIRPORT: THE COMBINATION OF SOR AND COMMITMENT-TRUST THEORY

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Electronic word-of-mouth behavior, airport service quality, passengers’ pleasure, passengers’ trust

Abstract
Because airports serve as symbolic representations of a nation, careful oversight of airport service quality is essential to preserving a positive international reputation. Getting a competitive edge by satisfying travelers and vacationers with first-rate service is critical to spur real economic growth. This paper investigates the impact of airport service quality on passengers’ pleasure and its subsequent impact on trust and electronic word-of-mouth behavior. The survey data reveal that six dimensions of airport service quality, including check-in, security, convenience, ambiance, basic facilities and mobility, were analyzed for their impact on passengers’ pleasure. The results show that the quality of these services in the airport has a significant impact on passengers’ pleasure. Positive airport experiences lead to increased trust and positive electronic word-of-mouth behavior. The findings highlight the importance of providing high-quality airport services to enhance customer pleasure and maintain positive customer perceptions and behaviors toward the airport.

JEL: M30, M31, L93.
Pages: 22

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