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June 18, 2012

June 18, 2012

CNBC
Add-On Airline Fees: Good or Bad?
I fondly remember the days when purchasing an economy class airline ticket included free checked bags, a meal and a full seat map from which to pick a seat. Today, however, many airlines are charging for those features and one report claims it’s a good thing.

June 5, 2012

June 5, 2012

The New York Times
Airlines weighing fee for oversize carry-ons
Here’s something that the big airlines really wish we wouldn’t discuss right now, with planes flying full, fares rising, fuel prices stabilizing and customers generally resigned to the air travel system:

May 16, 2012

May 16, 2012

The Wall Street Journal
Best Airlines for Redeeming Miles
Ready to redeem your frequent-flier miles and reward points for a plane ticket? You’ll probably get a seat on Southwest, but good luck with Delta, at least at the basic redemption level.

April 13, 2012

April 13, 2012

Toronto Star
Travel Notes: Airline points can buy some weird stuff
A study by Wisconsin firm IdeaWorks of 150 air miles programs has revealed the 40 weirdest things you can do with your points. Aeroplan made a nice showing, with a leather vest signed by George Clooney for 177,000 points (the value of the points go to charity). American Airlines will give you a beer tasting tour of Brussels for 14,700 points (you’re on your own for the flight, of course), and Lufthansa will give you a “sockscription” of fresh socks, three shipments of three over eight months.

April 10, 2012

April 10, 2012

National Post
Airlines get creative with frequent flyer rewards
You know frequent flyer programs have changed when one of the rewards on offer is a class for people afraid of flying.

April 5, 2012

April 5, 2012

CBS News
10 weird but wonderful frequent flyer rewards
Everybody knows that frequent flyer programs can land you better seats, free trips, and the ability to board the plane before the unwashed masses. But did you know that Air Baltic frequent flyer miles will pay for a dog-sled ride in Latvia? Or that Hawaiian Air will help you tee off at the championship Coral Creek golf course in Ewa Beach, Hawaii?

February 27, 2012

February 27, 2012

The New York Times
New Airline Revenue Goes Beyond Baggage Fees
Those fees for checked bags or in-flight meals? They are just the start. Now that airlines have realized how much money they can make by selling more than just a seat on their planes, they are coming up with all sorts of income-producing ideas — including selling flight interruption insurance and producing merchandise with their logos.

October 19, 2011

October 19, 2011

Travel Agent Central
Airline Ancillary Revenue Soars to $32.5 Billion
As every travel agent knows ancillary revenue has become a crucial component in the global airline industry’s profit toolbox, making Amadeus’ new estimates of ancillary revenue especially pertinent. Amadeus’ new analysis notes that the $32.5 billion contributed by ancillary revenue has lifted the airline industry from a loss-making position and continues to provide a very effective hedge against runaway costs, including fuel bills. The Amadeus Worldwide Estimate of Ancillary Revenue for 2011 is the second year Amadeus and partner IdeaWorks have undertaken the task of calculating global ancillary revenues.

July 18, 2011

July 18, 2011

Gulf News
Airlines in Middle East must focus on ancillary revenues
Middle East airlines will need to increase extra charges for food, second checked bags, choosing seats and WiFi on board to help boost profits at a time of spiralling oil prices and political unrest, a market expert said.

July 13, 2011

July 13, 2011

Borsen
Flyselskaber spinder guld på gebyrer “Airlines spin fees into gold”
The article is written in Danish.

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