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Telegraph
How to pass airport security like a VIP
Frequent fliers and regular first- and business-class customers enjoy a host of privileges that in many cases start before their flight and extend beyond arrival at their destination. Now an increasing number of airports and airlines are rolling out these benefits to travellers who may not wish to fly in first or business class but who are willing to pay a premium for some of the benefits passengers in those cabins enjoy.
CNBC
Consumers to get more competition after US Air, American deal
The Department of Justice said Tuesday that US Airways and American Airlines had agreed to give up dozens of gates in New York and Washington to make way for their merger, now valued at $17 billion. “I think the outcome of this is very positive for the consumer,” said Jay Sorensen, the president of IdeaWorks, an airline research firm. “It allows a fourth entity to have a strong position against Southwest, United and Delta,” which US Air and American don’t have if they don’t merge, he said.
Minyanille
With a Fee for Everything, Airlines Jet Toward a New Business Model
Last year, 53 of the world’s airlines reported a whopping $27.1 billion in ancillary revenues, according to a new report by the consulting firm IdeaWorks Co. That’s a significant rise from the $2.45 billion in add-on revenues that 23 airlines reported in 2008, back when sales from ancillary items were relatively new.
USA Today
Study: Airlines made $27.1 billion in ancillary revenue
Airlines throughout the world generated more than $27.1 billion from fees for services such as checking bags, according to a study out this month. The so-called-ancillary revenue can represent more than 38% of a carrier’s revenue, IdeaWorksCompany, a consultant specializing in so-called “ancillary” revenue, found.
Aviation International
Airlines’ Ancillary Revenue Continues Growth Trend
World airlines collected $27 billion in revenue from products and services other than ticket sales last year, according to the latest annual report by research company IdeaWorks. The total came from data from 53 airlines that disclose ancillary revenue activity.
Daily Star (London)
Airlines in £18million profit thanks to flight extras
Airlines made almost £18billion last year globally by charging extra for things like in-flight food.
Telegraph (London)
Jet2.com trumps Ryanair for ‘extras’
When it comes to raising cash through sources other than the price of your ticket, Ryanair is generally considered the torchbearer among Europe’s low-cost airlines. But, according to new statistics published this month, it is in fact Jet2.com that rules the roost when it comes to ‘extras’. The report, by the consultancy IdeaWorks Company, examined ‘ancillary’ revenue – baggage charges, credit card fees, car hire commission, sales of in-flight food and drink and so forth – at 53 major airlines during 2012.
Business Standard of India
Indian airlines lag behind their western peers in ancillary revenue
These are findings of a global survey which compiled income data of 116 airlines was compiled by IdeaWorks Company, a consulting firm which specialises in ancillary revenue improvement , brand development and customer research. Other Indian carriers were not featured in the report. Ancillary revenue includes earning from non ticketing sources includes sale of food and beverages, sale of air miles, merchandise and various forms of advertising and media.
Sondags Avisen (Danish)
Flyselskaber opkrævede gebyrer for 150 milliarder
Nu viser en ny rapport udarbejdet af IdeaWorks for biludlejningsfirmaet CarTrawler, at flyindustrien har indkasseret ikke mindre end 150 milliarder i gebyrer sidste år, det skriver. Tallet er en stigning på 20 procent fra sidste års undersøgelse, hvilket peger mod flere og højere gebyrer.
Columbus Dispatch
Airlines rake in $27.1 billion from passenger fees
Passenger fees and other extra charges generated $27.1 billion for 53 airlines around the world in 2012, with major carriers such as United, Delta and American Airlines leading the revenue race. That’s up from the $22.6 billion collected by 50 carriers in 2011, according to a new report by IdeaWorks Co., a Wisconsin consultant on airline fees.