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Airlines are pushing ancillaries to boost revenue, but new offerings slow to come

October 11, 2024

PhocusWire

Last year, total airline revenue exceeded pre-pandemic results hitting $918 billion, according to the recently published 2024 CarTrawler Yearbook of Ancillary Revenue.  Ancillary services played a role in that growth, with passengers increasingly willing to pay for options to personalize their experience – elements such as more legroom, early boarding or checked baggage. According to the CarTrawler report, 57 airlines together saw a $7.4 billion rise in ancillary revenue in 2023, a more than 25% increase over 2022 – which was already up 50% over 2021.

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