“…This might have resulted in abysmally low prices and, ultimately, lower profit margins in the industry. It has been asserted that favourable word-of-mouth behaviour (WOM), high level of satisfaction, and trust have a significant and positive effect on loyalty (Alhulail, Dick, & Abareshi, 2018;Akbar & Parvez, 2009;Vazifehdoost, Rahnama, & Mousavian, 2014). Greater loyalty is also linked to high market share, price premium, a barrier to entry of rival firms, resistance to rival activities, and long-term profitability (Aaker, 1991).…”